Redan

In Redan and need an auto electrician? This old mining suburb has lots of rentals and young drivers, many on their first or second car, so the work tends to be practical fixes on older vehicles: alternators, fuses, globes and batteries.

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Common auto electrical jobs in Redan

Redan sits between the CBD and Sebastopol, with grid streets, the Skipton Street shops and the Midland Highway running through. With many younger residents in rental homes, keeping a budget car reliable is the main concern.

Checking a cheap first car

Many Redan residents are in their late teens and early twenties, and a first car is often an older one bought privately. Before you hand over the money, check that it starts easily from cold, the battery light goes out once running, and every light, window and wiper works. A weak alternator is one of the more costly surprises on older cars. Our guide on how to tell if an alternator needs replacing lists the warning signs to look and listen for.

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Phone charger socket stopped working

When the 12V socket stops charging your phone, the usual cause is a blown fuse, often from a cheap charger or a coin dropped into the socket. Find the right fuse using the diagram in the owner's manual or on the fuse box lid, and replace it with one of exactly the same rating. If it blows again straight away, there is a short that needs tracking down. Our guide on how to check and replace a fuse shows how to spot a blown one.

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Indicators flashing too fast

If your indicator suddenly clicks twice as fast, the car is telling you a globe has blown on that side. It can also happen after fitting LED indicator globes, because they draw less current than the flasher expects. Replace the dead globe first, checking front, rear and side repeaters. With LEDs, a load resistor or an LED-compatible flasher fixes the problem. Our guide on why indicators flash fast explains both causes in more detail.

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Battery light on along Skipton Street

A battery warning light that comes on while you are driving down Skipton Street usually means the charging system has stopped doing its job, not that the battery itself is flat. It might be a slipping belt, a failed alternator or a loose connection. The car will keep running on battery power for a while, so turn off what you do not need and head somewhere safe. Our guide on the battery warning light while driving explains what to do next.

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Swapping a battery yourself

Replacing a battery on an older car is a job many people can do at home with basic tools. Note how the old one sits, remove the negative lead first, and make sure the new battery is the same size, terminal layout and clamp style. Clean the terminals while they are off. Some newer cars need extra steps to avoid losing settings or to register the new battery. Our guide on how to replace a car battery covers the order to follow.

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Redan auto electrical questions

How do I know whether my car problem is worth getting a quote on?

If a fault affects lights, starting, charging or safety, it is worth getting it looked at sooner rather than later. Describe the symptoms clearly: when it happens, what you hear and what warning lights show. That helps an auto electrician give you a fair idea of the likely cost before they start, and lets you decide whether the car is worth the repair.

Will a cheap battery be fine for my old car?

It can be, as long as it is the right size and has enough cold cranking amps for your engine. Ballarat winters are hard on undersized batteries, so check the cranking rating against the one recommended for your car rather than going purely on price. A battery that is too small may work in summer and fail on the first frosty morning.

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Nearby: Newington · Ballarat Central · Golden Point · Sebastopol · Mount Pleasant · Delacombe

Auto electricians in Redan

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