Your diesel truck’s electrical and diagnostics systems are essential to the vehicle’s proper operation. This includes starting your truck in the morning, keeping auxiliary systems running, and alerting you when something is wrong with your vehicle. Without these systems, your vehicle not only can’t tell you when something is wrong, but you’ll be basically dead in the water.
A diesel truck’s electrical and diagnostics system is significantly more complicated compared to commercial passenger vehicles due to the number of other components and systems that they either power or monitor respectively. From the EGR system’s valve (which is typically electronically controlled) or vacuum solenoid to something as tiny and minor as fuses and wiring these systems work in conjunction to ensure your truck’s . However, these systems can inevitably malfunction and have their own issues that require inspection and maintenance.
Our Experience
BoomTech and its team of experienced technicians are fully equipped with the latest tools and technology on the market to assess and, if necessary, repair your truck’s electrical and diagnostics systems. No matter the issue, our team can tackle any electrical problem your truck might throw at us.
Additionally, if you possess a boom truck or other heavy-duty utility vehicle we can provide you with comprehensive inspection and maintenance of your vehicle’s electrical controls. When it comes to these types of vehicles, ensuring their electrical control systems are operating properly is incredibly important to both your overall safety and your general use of the vehicle. These systems have their own set of components that need to be closely inspected to ensure all the connections are working properly and that there’s no chance of issues such as overloads or short circuits.
To help you spot potential or emergent electrical issues, here are some examples so you know the signs.
Common Electrical and Diagnostic System Problems
Faulty Electric Starter Motor
Your electric starter motor is an incredibly important part of your truck’s electrical system, as it’s responsible for helping start your diesel engine. As with any component of this system, problems can develop. If upon ignition, you begin hearing clicking and grinding noises, or if the diesel engine doesn’t start despite the motor engaging, then you have an issue with the electric starter motor. This can result from general wear and tear or even improper installation of the starter motor, which causes further damage to the motor’s inner components such as its magnetic brushes. Ideally, you should replace your electric starter motor every 100 to 150 thousand miles to ensure proper and smooth operation.
Malfunctioning Circuit Protectors
Your truck’s electrical systems have several components designed to prevent issues from emerging, such as fuses or circuit protectors. The latter is designed to prevent electrical problems and protect from surges. However, if they begin malfunctioning too much current can begin flowing through the rest of the system; this can cause further damage and inevitably lead to further repairs. They can also fail to activate when necessary, meaning your system can become susceptible to a power surge. Your circuit protectors should be regularly inspected and replaced as necessary.
