Electrical problems in a vehicle can be a nightmare. They may seemingly come from nowhere, but once they make themselves known, they stick around. You may not even realize that your car has an electrical problem at first. Therefore, you may not know that you need a professional who is skilled with general auto electrical parts to fix the problem. Learn the signs of electrical issues and what to do about them. You'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you can spot an electrical issue right away.
But it's a new battery
The following scenario is not as rare as you would think. You wake up one morning to a dead battery. No problem, your battery is pretty old and you were due for a new one. You put the new battery in and park the car. You don't drive for a couple of days, and then one morning you try to start the vehicle, but it won't start. But, it's a new battery. How is this possible? It's like a phantom is draining your battery. You begin having to jump your vehicle a couple of times a week or more. What could the problem be? It's an electrical problem, for sure.
Something is draining your battery.
This means that something is staying on, even after you turn the vehicle off.
It can be anything. A light in the glove box, the light under the hood, anything electrical can be the culprit.
The process to fix the issue is finding out what is causing it. This is done by testing each fuse to see which one is staying on.
You may also have a short in the system somewhere.
It's hot in here
One of the biggest signs that something is going wrong with your AC is your car being unusually hot even when the AC is on. Loud noises are another sign that something is wrong. The problem could be a bad relay switch, or the compressor could be having some other type of issue. When you're dealing with electrical problems, the best thing to do is to have a professional diagnose and fix the issue. Visit someone who is skilled in air conditioning service and repairs. As with all electrical problems, the sooner you take care of them, the better.
One thing that you can be sure of when it comes to electrical issues in your vehicle is that they will not go away on their own. It's always smart to get things checked out as soon as you get an inkling that something is wrong. It's far better, easier and more economical to take care of small problems than to wait and have to repair bigger problems.