All your Kia’s systems require electricity, which makes electrical problems a cause for concern. As your Kia dealer, we know that even a small issue can rapidly lead to problems for your car. We’d like to tell you more about some of the problems that can occur and that we can fix for you.
Random Glitches
Random electrical issues can range from a nuisance like a
window that jams to a serious problem like misfiring. Sometimes an electrical
problem can appear and then disappear and never return. If your Kia has random
problems that have appeared and seem to be multiplying, our technicians will
need to investigate the problem for you.
One of the most common causes of random glitches is a worn alternator. The
alternator is responsible for generating your car’s electrical supply. A worn
or damaged alternator will supply less electricity than it should, and this
will cause a range of complications. Your computer will allocate the available
power according to the immediate need, and this can cause systems to fail and
then restart. Our technicians will identify the problem and repair it.
Damaged Spark Plugs
Your spark plugs are responsible for generating the spark
that ignites the fuel-air mix in the cylinders. When the mixture is ignited, it
creates combustion, and this allows your car to move. Damaged spark plugs might
not fire, or they may fire out of synch. In either case, your car will
experience a misfire. If the problem affects more than one spark plug, your car
could stall.
Spark plugs gradually wear out, and we routinely replace them as part of your
scheduled service. The plugs can also be damaged by other problems in your
engine, for example, a high fuel-to-air mixture. A fuel-rich engine will coat
the spark plugs with carbon and damage them. We can easily check your plugs and
replace them if necessary.
Flickering Headlights
Flickering lights are always a sign of an electrical problem. The fault could be due to worn bulbs, or it could be caused by damage to the headlight sockets or a problem with the alternator or battery. If the headlights only flicker when your engine is switched off, the most likely cause is a worn-out battery that can’t supply enough power.
If your headlight bulbs were replaced less than a year ago and they’re flickering, the problem is most likely due to a worn alternator. Headlight bulbs are very sensitive to electricity fluctuations, and this will cause the to flicker. Our technicians will test your light bulbs and the electrical system to find and fix this problem.
Electrical issues always seem to manifest at the worst time. Call us today at Crain Kia of Bentonville.
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