Auto electrical repair in Elizabethtown, PA
Electrical problems come and go, which makes them frustrating. We trace circuits with the right test equipment and wiring diagrams to find the actual fault instead of swapping parts.
Signs it is time
- Battery dies overnight or after sitting a few days
- The same fuse keeps blowing
- Lights flicker or dim
- Window or lock works sometimes and not others
- Several warning lights come on at once
Battery keeps going dead?
If a good battery goes flat after the car sits, something is drawing power when it should be asleep. Common culprits are a module that will not shut down, a glove box or trunk light that stays on, an aftermarket accessory, or a sticking relay. We measure the draw and pull circuits one at a time until we find it.
If the battery itself is weak, see our battery testing and replacement page.
Corrosion and Central PA weather
Road salt, slush and summer humidity get into connectors, grounds and wiring under the car and around the wheel wells. Corroded grounds cause some of the strangest electrical symptoms: flickering lights, gauges that jump, and modules that lose communication. Cleaning and repairing grounds is often the fix.
Rodent damage
Mice and other rodents like to nest in engine bays, especially in colder months, and some wiring insulation is appealing to chew. If you find nesting material under the hood or have a sudden electrical fault after the car sat, we can inspect and repair chewed wiring.
Price
From $129
What is included
- Circuit testing with wiring diagrams
- Blown fuse and relay diagnosis
- Headlight, taillight, brake light and turn signal repair
- Power windows, locks, mirrors and seats
- Parasitic drain testing (battery keeps dying)
- Corroded connectors and damaged wiring repair
- Dash warning lights and gauges
Auto Electrical Repair FAQ
Why does the same fuse keep blowing?
A fuse blows to protect a circuit from a short or overload. Replacing it with a bigger fuse is dangerous. We trace the circuit to find the chafed wire, failed motor or shorted part causing it.
Can you install aftermarket accessories?
Call us with what you want installed and we will tell you whether it is something we can do. We also fix problems caused by previous installs.
Is it safe to drive with a headlight or brake light out?
It is a safety issue and a reason to be pulled over. Most bulbs are a quick fix, and if a new bulb does not solve it we check the socket, wiring and module.
Book auto electrical repair in Elizabethtown
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