Your car’s systems depend on electricity to power everything from the windshield wipers to the ignition and spark plugs. Over time, wires can fray, circuits can corrode, and components can fail. If you have electrical problems, our local Jeep Service Center in Aberdeen, MD can swiftly fix them. These are some of the problems you might encounter.
Worn Alternator
The alternator is the center of your car’s electrical system, as it generates all the electricity for your Jeep. On average, an alternator has a useful life of eight years and then needs replacement. The alternator can also fail due to problems with another system, for example, a damaged battery. As your alternator ages, it slows down and generates less electricity.
As the level of power supplied by the alternator drops, your Jeep’s electrical systems will develop issues. Random electrical glitches can appear, headlights will dim, and your battery will grow weaker. We can test your alternator to determine if it’s the cause of the problem and repair it if possible. If we can’t repair your alternator, we can replace it with a new one while you wait.
Dim Headlights
Dim headlight bulbs, like dim bulbs in your house, are usually a sign that the bulbs are failing. The lifespan of a headlight bulb varies greatly, from 500 hours to 30,000 hours. Bulbs are also sensitive to fluctuations in the electrical system, as they depend on a constant, stable supply of electricity to work effectively.
The alternator, as we saw above, generates all your Jeep’s electricity. When an alternator can’t supply enough power for all the systems, the limited available power has to shift from component to component depending on their needs. You’ll see this effect if your lights dim without warning and then blaze brightly. The brightness is due to additional power being supplied to compensate for the shortfall.
Damaged Spark Plugs
Spark plugs provide the charge to ignite the fuel-air mix in the cylinders. A plug is attached to each cylinder, and it ignites the mix when it’s fully compressed in the cylinder. Spark plugs are usually replaced every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, and we check them as part of your scheduled services. The plugs also require a consistent supply of power to work effectively.
Plugs can also fail due to damage by a worn ignition coil, or a fuel-rich engine. The plugs require a large amount of air to ignite the fuel-air mix, and the lack of air will cause misfiring. A fuel-rich engine will also reduce the plug’s life.
If you have a problem with your electrical system, contact us right away at Adams Jeep of Maryland in Aberdeen, MD.
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