Urunga

Live in Urunga and need an auto electrician? Salt air and fishing are behind a lot of the work here: boat trailers, caravans and cars parked near the river mouth all suffer from corrosion sooner or later.

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Common auto electrical jobs in Urunga

Urunga sits where the Bellinger and Kalang rivers reach the sea, with the boardwalk across Urunga Lagoon and the Pacific Highway bypassing town. Fishing, retirement living and holiday traffic shape most of the work here.

Boat trailer lights

With two rivers meeting at the town, Urunga is well known for fishing, and boat trailers get backed into salt and brackish water week after week. Water gets into the lamps and plugs, and salt eats away at the wiring and earth points. Sealed LED trailer lights and a quick freshwater rinse after each launch make a big difference. If one side stops working, start with the earth connection. Our guide on why aren't my trailer lights working has a step-by-step checklist.

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Salt corrosion on cars near the water

Cars parked near the river mouth and beaches around Urunga cop salt spray most days. Over time it builds up on battery terminals, starter motor cables and connectors under the car, causing slow cranking and intermittent faults. Electrical problems from salt tend to start small and get worse, so it pays to deal with them early. Rinse the underbody now and then and keep an eye on the battery terminals. See how to clean corroded battery terminals for the right method.

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Caravan batteries that won't charge

Urunga is popular with retirees and travellers, and many have a caravan or motorhome in the driveway. A common complaint is the van battery not charging while towing, which often comes down to thin cable, a poor earth or a tow vehicle with a smart alternator. A DC-DC charger fitted with the right size cable usually fixes it. Read why isn't my caravan battery charging while towing before your next trip.

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Flat batteries from local driving

Trips around Urunga are usually short: down to the shops on Bonville Street, out to the golf course or to the station. A car that rarely leaves town may never get its battery fully charged, and summer heat shortens a battery's life further. If the car has been sitting while you're away, a battery maintainer is worth having. Our guide on why does my car battery keep going flat covers the usual causes.

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Headlights for highway driving

Most Urunga drivers use the Pacific Highway to reach Coffs Harbour or Nambucca Heads, and the stretch at night can be dark. Faded headlight lenses, dim globes and poorly aimed lights all make it harder to see. Swapping in quality globes and making sure both lamps work is a cheap safety improvement. Read how do I change my headlight globe if you'd like to do it yourself.

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Urunga auto electrical questions

How can I stop my boat trailer lights failing every few months?

Use sealed LED lights rather than globe-type lights, and fit a good quality plug with a cover. Rinse the trailer with fresh water after each launch and add dielectric grease to the plug pins. Check the earth wire too, as a corroded earth is the most common cause of lights going dim or failing on one side.

My caravan battery is flat when I get to camp. What's wrong?

The most common causes are cable that's too thin for the run back to the van, a poor earth, or a tow vehicle with a smart alternator that drops its voltage. Fitting a DC-DC charger with properly sized cable is usually the answer. An auto electrician can test the voltage at the van to find where the power is being lost.

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