Bring your truck to our auto repair shop right away if it is having electrical system problems. If you can smell burning electricity, have the truck towed to our shop to avoid an electrical fire. Unfortunately, certain electrical problems can cause an electrical fire in your truck. We were going to list below the signs that your truck is having electrical problems so you know what to look for and can take action.
Blown Fuses
If you constantly have to replace the fuses in your truck’s fuse box, the electrical system may be overloaded. If you are replacing one specific fuse constantly, the electrical system for that component is overloaded. You should not have to replace fuses in your truck except on rare occasions.
Burning Odors
Burning electricity smells like burning rubber and burning wires. If you smell burning odors in your truck, it’s best to pull over to a safe parking place and call for a tow truck. You do not want to continue to drive the truck, as we mentioned above. You do not want to run the risk of starting an electrical fire.
Dead Battery
Problems with the electrical system can create problems for the battery. For example, if the alternator is not generating enough electricity, the battery may discharge until it is dead. In addition, the battery will also die after approximately three years. This is the point at which you need to replace the battery.
Difficult Starts
Electrical system issues can also make it difficult to get your truck started. If there is not enough electricity powering the starter, it will fail to turn over the engine. Consequently, you won’t be able to get your truck started. A faulty alternator or battery can also cause the engine to crank several times.
Malfunctioning Accessories
If you suspect that your truck has an electrical system problem, pay attention to how the power accessories work. If the windows and seats have slowed down, there’s an electrical problem. If the lights are dim or flickering, there’s an electrical problem.
Warning Light
Finally, your truck’s engine control unit may warn you that there’s a problem with the electrical system. It may turn on the battery light if it receives an error code from an electrical system sensor. You can head straight to our shop so we can run a diagnostic check to determine the problem.
We want to caution you again that you should not drive your truck if you smell hot electricity. Play it safe and have the truck towed to our shop.
