If you smell hot electricity while you are driving your SUV, we recommend that you find a safe place to park the SUV as soon as possible. Pull into the parking place and cut the engine. Do not drive your SUV if you can smell burning electricity. The hotter the electricity gets the greater the chance of an electrical fire. Hot electricity is just one sign that your SUV needs to have its electrical system repaired. Here are other signs.
Accessory Malfunction
The accessories in the SUV will start to malfunction if they do not have enough power. Specifically, they may shut off or slow down. If you have been having issues with your power accessories, bring your SUV to our shop so we can determine the electrical problem and repair it.
Battery Warning Light
You may also end up with an illuminated battery light on the dashboard. This light covers the electrical system, and the engine control module will turn it on if the system is malfunctioning. It will also turn it on if there is a problem with the alternator or the SUV’s battery. Bring your SUV to our auto repair shop if the battery light turns on.
Blown Out Fuses
We talked about the odor of hot electricity above, and another sign of an overheated electrical system is blown out fuses in the fuse box. Automobile fuses last an extremely long time. If the electrical system is functioning as it should be, you may never need to change out of fuse in the fuse box. If your SUV is blowing fuses all the time, the electrical system is surging and needs to be repaired.
Dead/Dying Battery
The SUV’s battery relies on the electrical system to retain a charge. If the battery discharges without being recharged, it will discharge until it is dead. Unfortunately, a dead battery can be a sign that you’ve bought another electrical system problem such as a faulty alternator.
Problems Starting the SUV
It is only understandable that it will be difficult to start your SUV if the battery is dead. This being said, you may also be unable to start the SUV if there is not enough power going to the starter. Finally, it can be difficult to start the SUV if the alternator is malfunctioning.
We are experts in vehicle electrical systems, so call us today to schedule an appointment for your SUV. We will find out what the problem is and fix it.