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Recent Auto Electricians tasks in Plymouth

Engine management light on due to flat battery

£80

Langage, Devon

22nd Aug 2024

Battery went flat, new battery installed but engine management light and ABs light now on

Fitting of a reverse camera

£50

Stoke, Devon

21st Jun 2024

Fitting or a reverse camera

Fix starting problem ? Starter motor

£250

Manadon, Devon

15th Jun 2024

Good battery, solenoid clicks when starter button pressed but starter motor does not fire on bmw f650 cs. Have checked and cleaned switch terminals / contacts.

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What does an auto electrician do?

Warning lights on your dash or flickering headlights may indicate an electrical issue, or perhaps your car just won’t start. Fortunately, many auto electrical businesses offer a mobile service to ensure you’re not left stranded on the side of the road if something unexpected happens. 

Here are some common issues that an auto electrician can help with:

Engine electrics and brakes

It’s important to act on any warning lights on your dash, especially your anti-lock braking system (ABS) to fix any issues before they become unsafe. Firstly, your auto technician will use a diagnostics machine to review the health of your battery, alternator, and starter motor. 

A flat battery can be the cause of many electrical issues but fortunately, they’re easily replaced. However, if your battery isn’t holding charge, your auto technician will consider whether the alternator (which charges the battery when the car is running) is working. The starter motor may be the problem if your car won’t start, and this can either be repaired or replaced. An auto electrician can complete checks on fuel pumps and your electronic fuel injection (EFI) system to repair or improve your car’s engine. 

Car electrics

Having trouble with auto electrics such as central locking, cruise control, windscreen wipers, power windows and mirrors? Your auto technician will check for blown fuses or short circuits to isolate and fix the problem.

Lighting systems

Functioning lighting systems are required for safety and legal reasons, so it’s important to have any issues fixed quickly. Lighting issues are often associated with the battery and alternator. 

Car security systems

Keep your vehicle safe and secure with a car alarm and immobiliser installed by a qualified auto electrician. An alarm acts as a deterrent to car thieves and an immobiliser ensures the engine won’t start if entry is gained to the vehicle. Plus, installing a dash cam and reversing camera is another smart safety and security measure.

Emergency roadside assistance

If you find yourself stranded with a car that won’t start, a mobile automotive electrician near you can help you get back on the road sooner. Their vehicle is fully-equipped with the necessary tools to diagnose the problem, so they can repair many issues on the spot. For any complex problems, you’ll need to arrange a tow truck to take your vehicle to a safe location for further work.

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Recent Auto Electricians tasks in Plymouth

Help with battery, have lost some bolts to fit batery correctly

£100

Wearde, Cornwall

22nd Jan 2024

Have bought a new battery as my bike wouldn't start, and jump leads saying low battery, but have lost a nut and bolt, and not sure i have the right size of nut for one side of battery, also not 100% sure the fault is just a battery. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Rear camera

£50

Pennycomequick, Devon

29th Aug 2023

I have the camera, it just needs fitting - Due date: Flexible

Remove snapped glow plug

£150

Pennycomequick, Devon

30th Jul 2023

Glow plug snapped at thread whilst removing VW T5 - Due date: Flexible

New battery not charging during running. Possible stator

£150

Langage, Devon

12th Apr 2023

Lexmoto 125 has new battery but fails to charge during riding/running. Possibly stator/rectifier. - Due date: Flexible

Diagnosis of sensor problem

£50

Plymstock, Devon

25th Mar 2023

starting problem. replaced spark plug,fuel filter etc . will start occasionally but only runs for 30 seconds. - Due date: Flexible

Battery loses charge overnight

£100

Chaddlewood, Devon

16th Feb 2023

Car battery loses charge overnight. Battery quic charges to 12.5 volts when running but next day below 11 volts - Due date: Flexible

Battery module

£100

Colebrook, Devon

13th Dec 2022

Need a clip or module to hold the battery cables in - Due date: Before Friday, 16 December 2022

I need a reversing camera supplied and fitted

£150

St Budeaux, Devon

3rd Nov 2022

I have a Mazda cx-5 2012 i would like a price for a reversing camera fitted mirror or dash - Due date: Flexible

Parking camera front and rear

£120

St Budeaux, Devon

1st Nov 2022

i would like parking camera front and rear i have a mazda cx-5 2012 - Due date: Flexible

Live supply from reversing lamp to feed a rear camera

£40

Ford, Devon

10th Oct 2022

I need a power supply for a rear camera - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 17 October 2022

Electrical fault Starter motor fault

£200

Chaddlewood, Devon

31st Dec 2021

My Aprilia Rs4 125 has been struggling to start, sometimes not at all. The dash started to malfunction and now will not turn on at all, however the engine still works completely fine. - Due date: Before Monday, 3rd Jan 2022

Starter motor mine is sticking , ford focus yr13 dtci

£150

Weston Mill, Devon

9th Sep 2021

I have sticky starter motor for ford focus yr13 dtci i want this cheack out see if can be clean tested or if needs replacing as last result. But keeping cost down as im planning to exchang car . Thank you Stephen plymouth

I need dash cam installation

£75

Torpoint, Cornwall

17th Jun 2021

Looking to get front and rear dash cams wired in

I need parking sensor installation

£200

Pennycomequick, Devon

29th Apr 2021

Rear parking sensors need replacing or adjusting as popped into the bumper

I need headlight bulb replacement

£8

Pennycomequick, Devon

27th Jan 2021

Right side head lights need replacement

I need reversing camera installation

£60

Pennycomequick, Devon

2nd Jan 2021

I was given a dash cam/mirror/reversing can set for Christmas and need someone to install it.

I need car stereo installation

£30

Efford, Devon

5th Dec 2020

Me and a mate have tried fitting a stereo in my car we got it to work then it all turned off and cant find the fault with wires etc i really need gelp fitting it its not the fuses as its got new ones in and perfectly fine could anyone help installing it please