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All cars require maintenance. Many decades ago, that maintenance could be done at home and revolved around oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pads. The modern vehicle comes with a few more bells and whistles, though, and sometimes these bells and whistles break down as well.
Residents of California, and especially those of Los Angeles County, CA, drive modern cars to stay cool, stay connected, and to safely get where they are going around Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, and the San Fernando Valley. Many of them drive European model cars, such as Audis, as well. If you drive an Audi or other European model cars, what kind of electrical maintenance can you expect your car to need?
One of the most common electrical problems in Audis is the power window motor burning out. Usually, the driver’s side front window is the first to quit because it is the one used the most often. It is not a difficult repair, but it involves removing the door panel and replacing the motor. If your power windows are failing, call Euro Plus Automotive for a quick repair.
Another breakdown point in the electrical system of your Audi is in the LCD screen. The entire screen does not usually fail at once, but there are often areas of the screen which burn out. The result is that it makes it difficult to read the information on the screen. Unfortunately, this is not an item which is repairable, one part of the screen at a time. Usually, to restore the function and readability of the screen, the entire LCD unit needs to be replaced.
Audis occasionally suffer from a unique problem of stuck brake lights, when the brake light switch fails, and the lights will not turn off. It usually requires a professional Audi repair mechanic, but the part is easy to acquire, and the service usually takes less than 30 minutes. If your brake lights are beginning to stay on, be sure to get them checked out and repaired today to help keep you safe on the road.
One engineering mishap of some Audis is that their MMI unit is located directly under the cupholders. This unit controls the navigation system, radio, entertainment, and dashboard of the vehicle. While it is not essential for merely driving, it controls all of the extra electronic perks you get in your car.
The problem of this placement, as you may guess, is that any spilled liquid has the chance of seeping into this electrical system and ruining it. Liquid damage is not a cheap fix. The best way of dealing with this is to prevent any leaks from occurring in the first place by keeping lids on your drinks and not leaving them in the car over long periods of time. If you do suffer a significant spill, bring it into Euro Plus Automotive for a quick inspection.
Many electrical issues result from improper battery changes, poor terminal connections, and reconnection. Some of these cars (like the A6) do not have circuit protection. Once you have altered the traces on one of the control chips you are likely to notice strange, ongoing, electrical occurrences in your car. Do not take the risk of having an untrained person change out your battery or doing it yourself. Be sure to get yourself a professional.
These issues will also occur if you try to jump start your car or use a low-end charger on it. Again, if you suspect any problems with your battery, contact Euro Plus Automotive and have it checked out by the professionals today!
* Audi R8 image credit goes to: DarthArt.
Euro Plus Automotive specializes in maintenance, services, & repairs with certified technicians and cutting-edge tools & equipment for European vehicles including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, & more as well as Japanese cars like Honda, Nissan, Toyota, & more.
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