Alternator And Charging System Repair At Mike Shaw Subaru In Thornton

May 23, 2019

Are the electronics acting up on your car? Does the engine refuse to start? Are the lights flashing or misbehaving? Are you experiencing any weird, inexplicable bugs in your car's electronics? That could be down to a fault in the charging system.

See, your car's engine makes a lot of mechanical energy -- but that doesn't do your electronic devices any good. They need electrical energy. When the car is off, the battery stores enough charge to get the engine started and run your stereo and climate controls. But, once the engine is running, your alternator converts mechanical energy from the engine into usable electricity for your car's electronics. It even recharges the battery as you drive!

This system is extremely complex, and a faulty alternator can look a lot like a dead battery, or vice-versa. At Mike Shaw Subaru, our technicians have the tools and experience required to accurately diagnose your car's electrical woes. Let us perform a thorough check of your car's charging system at the Mike Shaw Subaru service center.

What Are The Signs That My Car Needs Charging System Service?

The most obvious signs of problems with your car's charging system are things like dim headlights, flickering dashboard lights and any electronics that simply aren't working as they should. If these bugs are accompanied by a whirring, squealing or grinding noise, that could point us to the alternator. It could be that the alternator belt has stretched out over time, or that the bearings inside the alternator pulley have worn out.

Finally, if your car won't start up in the morning, it could mean that the battery has no charge -- but the battery may not be dead, per se. It might just not be getting recharged by the alternator. That's why you should turn to Mike Shaw Subaru for an expert diagnosis! If you replace a battery in a car with a bad alternator, you'll be right back to where you started in a matter of days. Instead, we'll pin-point the problem and implement a long term fix, without replacing anything that doesn't need to be replaced.

How To Contact The Mike Shaw Subaru Service Department

The Mike Shaw Subaru service center is open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. six days a week! These convenient hours make it easy to work your next service visit into your busy schedule. If you just need some basic maintenance like an oil change, tire rotation or new wiper blades, stop by without an appointment and be treated to Subaru Express Service. Need a more involved repair? Just use our online scheduling tool to make an appointment at a time that works for you. Or give us a call! Located at 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234, Mike Shaw Subaru is your destination in the Denver Metro Area for all things Subaru.

Why Denver Trusts Mike Shaw Subaru To Maintain And Repair Legendary Subaru Vehicles

It's because of their unique, rugged design and Rocky Mountain-ready features like Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and X-MODE® that Subaru vehicles are so popular in the Denver area. They're a perfect match for your active lifestyle! At Mike Shaw Subaru, we've got trained technicians, advanced tools and OEM Subaru parts to take better care of your beloved Subaru than anywhere else in town!

Best of all, we've always got coupons for discounted services right here on our website! Be sure to check this page out before you visit and see how much you could save on the services your vehicle needs to thrive.