Fault finding in auto electrics involves the systematic process of diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical problems in vehicles and recommending appropriate solutions.

With over 20 years’ of auto electrical experience, Dan uses his knowledge and technical expertise, alongside diagnostic tools, wiring diagrams, and systematic testing and elimination to identify and rectify electrical faults in vehicles.

Some common faults in vehicle electrics can include:

• Starting Issues: If your vehicle fails to start, it could indicate problems with the battery, starter motor, alternator, ignition switch, or related wiring.
• Electrical Accessories Malfunction: Issues with electrical accessories such as power windows, door locks, mirrors, or seats not functioning properly can be caused by faulty switches, wiring, or control modules.
• Dashboard Warning Lights: Illumination of dashboard warning lights, such as the check engine light, ABS light, or airbag light, may indicate underlying electrical faults with sensors, actuators, or control modules.
• Dim or Flickering Lights: Dim or flickering headlights, taillights, interior lights, or dashboard illumination may result from issues with the battery, alternator, wiring, or lighting components.
• Intermittent Electrical Issues: Intermittent problems, such as sporadic loss of power, erratic gauge readings, or random electrical failures, can be challenging to diagnose and may stem from loose connections, damaged wiring, or faulty components.
• Blown Fuses: Blown fuses often indicate electrical faults within a specific circuit, such as a short circuit or overload caused by faulty wiring, components, or accessories.
• Battery Drain: Excessive battery drain when the vehicle is not in use can result from parasitic draws caused by faulty components, wiring issues, or aftermarket accessories.
  Electrical Smells or Smoke: Burning smells or smoke emanating from the vehicle’s electrical system indicate serious faults, such as overheating wiring, electrical shorts, or component failures, which require immediate attention to prevent fire hazards.
• Faulty Charging System: Issues with the charging system, such as a dead battery, dimming lights, or warning messages indicating low voltage, may point to problems with the alternator, voltage regulator, battery, or related wiring.
• Malfunctioning Audio or Infotainment System: Problems with the audio system, navigation, or multimedia display may result from faulty head units, speakers, amplifiers, or wiring connections.
• Engine Performance Issues: Electrical faults can affect engine performance, causing symptoms such as stalling, misfiring, rough idling, or loss of power, which may be attributed to sensor failures, ignition system faults, or wiring problems.
• Safety System Failures: Malfunctions in safety systems such as airbags, ABS brakes, traction control, or stability control can compromise vehicle safety and may be caused by faults in sensors, control modules, or wiring harnesses.

Contact Dan with a full brief of your vehicle’s  issues, and he will do his best to get your vehicle back to full health.