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Electric and Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular in this Poughkeepsie NY repair shop

-Poughkeepsie NY

Did you know that nearly 50% of the repair work performed on modern cars is electrical problems? Because electronics are easier to manufacture and very popular modern trucks and cars have more wiring and sensors than ever. Industry experts expect this trend to grow even more.

 

Here is a common problem, corrosion. All metal parts will corrode eventually, for many reasons. Over time this corrosion gets worse and requires maintenance or repairs to keep systems operating. Modern systems monitor more data now than ever. They watch very closely for any sign of an error and shut systems down to protect them. This may cause a code or just a total shut down.

Here is a recent job where a electric battery powered vehicle had a severe corrosion problem that has been let go for some time. Now that it has become more than typical the repair has to be done in stages of improvement. First the system will not work with poor conductivity so all the corrosion needs to be cleand and reconnected. We use special chemistry and techniques to improve conductivity. 

 

Then after the connectors of the battery are restored we repair corroded wiring, replace worn modules, and attempt to restore the balance of the system. We try to get all the battery modules within .1 of a volt.

 

After the battery is restored the tech continues to test and inspect the systems. After a battery like this has been stressing systems its possible other issues may be present besides the obvious battery problems. The DC Voltages here are very powerful and often they can jump through insulation causing more vehicle problems. We check the operating parameters, megger test each hv circuit, motor windings, and hv control systems where a spark to ground could occur. This can take some time to test and isolate these possibilities, in some cases it is not possible to duplicate the conditions that caused the voltage code due to weather, humidity, temperature, and other conditions. All the work you pay for at Arlington Auto & Tire is warranteed.

 

Many mechanics have not become interested in electrics but at Arlington we are working on them every day, from electric car brakes, electric parking brake on Tesla, to battery and cooling problems, our view of the future is already in motion.

Even tires can be special for modern electric cars like Tesla and many others. Because these cars are quiet they require special tires to reduce noise and Arlington Auto & Tire stocks these special tires for Tesla dealers, Ford Electric Mustang, Bolt, Volt, Polestar, Rivian and more as they become available. We have the right Hunter installation systems, Road Force Wheel Balance machines, and Alignment systems for electric cars ready for your new tires every day. Call us to place your order for the right tires to meet your needs.