Every year, our vehicles incorporate more and more technology. That means more electrical systems. While trucks from a few decades back might have one or two electrical components, modern trucks have incredibly complex electrical systems.
The electrical system in your truck not only makes your life more convenient but also helps the vehicle run better. From your engine to your headlights, almost everything will have some electrical component.
A few of the major parts of the electrical system in your truck include: the starter, battery, alternator/generator, ignition system, injection system, display system, and lighting system. You have electrical components running your GPS, power mirrors, stereo, power windows, air suspension, and even the anti-lock braking system.
If you are having issues in any part of the electrical system it’s best to bring your truck into Continental Truck Service for a check.
We can take a look at your battery – the core of your electrical system – to make sure it is still working at an optimal level. If the battery is more than 3 years old though, you might want to consider replacing it.
If the battery looks good, we’ll also make sure to check the starter and ignition system, which are powered by the battery. The alternator is the actual charger of the electrical system and can often have issues with its belt. This will reduce the alternator output and cause more strain on the battery.
As you can see, the electrical system in your truck is responsible for a lot and many of the pieces are interlinked. If one piece fails, you could have further issues. Let Continental Truck Service give your truck’s electrical system a full checkup today.
