Your Cadillac has a variety of systems and devices that require a constant power supply to operate. Unfortunately, even a GMC can develop electrical problems over time. Wires can wear out, fuses can blow, and a battery can fail. As your GMC and Cadillac dealer near Lancaster, OH, we can repair these and many other problems for you. These are just a few of the problems we can assist you with and resolve.
Blown Fuses
Fuses are vital for any electrical system, as they help to protect it against damage. Worn wires, for example, can touch and create a short circuit. This causes electricity to follow an unexpected path through your car. This rogue charge could damage an electrical system, and it’s the job of the fuse to prevent that. A fuse will absorb any unexpected charge and blow out.
A blown fuse protects the component it’s attached to from damage, but it also shuts down that component until the fuse is replaced. Depending on the affected component, this can be a minor inconvenience or a major problem for your car. A blown alternator fuse, for example, is a serious problem as your car will rapidly lose all electrical power. We are able to trace any damaged fuses and replace them in order to fix this problem.
Damaged Rectifier
As we saw above, the alternator generates all of the power for your car. It maintains the electrical systems while you’re driving, and it also recharges your battery. The alternator is a simple component that uses a complex system to generate electricity. The crankshaft produces mechanical energy as it turns, and this movement powers the alternator. The alternator then spins and converts the mechanical energy into magnetic energy.
Magnetic energy is captured by the stator and turned into AC. The final step involves the rectifier converting AC to DC. This conversion is vital as your car only uses DC. A damaged rectifier will affect the entire electrical system, as it prevents the conversion. Without DC, your car’s systems will shut down. We can easily replace the rectifier, and the alternator will work correctly.
Worn Wiring
Your Cadillac or GMC has more than a mile of wiring, which carries electricity to every system in your car. This wiring is protected by rubber and plastic coverings and carefully separated to prevent any shorts. Despite this protection, transmitting electrical current eventually damages wiring, and it can break. A broken wire will cut off power to one or more components it’s connected to.
Our technicians can trace broken wiring and replace it. Once the wiring is restored, the affected electrical systems will power up again.
If you suspect an electrical problem, call us right away at Performance GMC Cadillac Columbus. Our experienced technicians are ready to assist you with any service issues you may be suffering from.
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