Wilson

Live in Wilson and need an auto electrician? This older suburb on the north bank of the Canning River has plenty of parkland and bush along the water, so rodent damage, tired older cars and commuter dashcams all come up.

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Common auto electrical jobs in Wilson

Wilson sits beside the Canning River, with the Kent Street Weir, Castledare and a string of riverside parks along its edge. It's close to Curtin University, and Leach Highway runs through it, linking it with Cannington, the freeway and the airport.

Rats near the river

River parkland and reeds give rats and mice plenty of cover, and on cool nights they move into warm engine bays. Some modern wiring insulation seems to attract them. Chewed wires can cause warning lights, a car that won't start or, in the worst case, a short circuit. Our guide on rodent damage to car wiring explains the signs and how to deter them.

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Older cars that don't get driven much

Wilson has a lot of long-held homes, and many have a second car that only comes out on weekends. An older battery in a car that sits most of the week slowly loses charge, and corrosion on the terminals makes things worse. Clean the terminals, check the battery's age and charge it overnight every few weeks if the car isn't driven far.

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Dim headlights on older cars

If your headlights look yellow and weak, it may not be the globes. Plastic lenses go cloudy in the Perth sun, and that cuts the light reaching the road. Restoring or replacing the lenses and fitting quality globes makes a big difference on the darker riverside roads around the parks. Our guide on changing a headlight globe covers the basics.

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Dashcams for Leach Highway

Leach Highway through Wilson carries heavy trucks heading to Welshpool, Kewdale and Fremantle as well as daily commuters. A dashcam won't stop a crash, but it gives you a clear record for insurance. Choose one that handles bright sun and glare well, mount it behind the mirror so it doesn't block your view, and check now and then that it's still recording.

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Air conditioning in older cars

Older cars often lose cooling gradually. Electrical causes include a worn compressor clutch, a weak condenser fan, a failed blower resistor that leaves only the top fan speed working, or a tired relay. These can be tested with the system running. If the gas charge is low, there's a leak to find, and refrigerant work needs a licensed technician. Running the system briefly every week, even in winter, keeps the seals working.

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Wilson auto electrical questions

How do I stop rats chewing my car's wiring?

Make the car less inviting. Park in a closed garage if you can, don't leave pet food or rubbish nearby, and lift the bonnet now and then to look for droppings or nesting material. Some owners wrap exposed looms with rodent-deterrent tape. If you find chewed wires, have them repaired properly with soldered or crimped joins, not just taped.

Why does only the top fan speed work in my car?

That's usually a failed blower motor resistor. The lower speeds run through the resistor, while the top speed bypasses it, so when it burns out only high speed works. It's a common, inexpensive part and is often behind the glovebox. If the connector looks melted, replace it too, or the new resistor may fail again.

Auto electricians near Wilson

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Nearby: Bentley · Cannington · Riverton · Ferndale · Waterford

Auto electricians in Wilson

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