Why is half of my house without power without flipped breakers?
2 Answers. Well usually when “half” of something dies in residential electrical, it means one hot leg is down. This could be an issue at the transformer, the wiring to your meter, the meter itself, the wiring from the meter to your main panel, the main breaker or a fault within your panel.
What happens when there is an intermittent electrical problem?
If an electrical component has failed, or there is an open or a short in a circuit, you can usually find it fairly quickly because it isn’t hiding from you. It’s a persistent fault that can be isolated by a systematic process of elimination. Not so with intermittents. Chasing intermittents is like chasing ghosts.
When do intermittent electrical faults occur in a car?
Intermittent electrical faults are the bane of the auto repair business. If an electrical component has failed, or there is an open or a short in a circuit, you can usually find it fairly quickly because it isn’t hiding from you. It’s a persistent fault that can be isolated by a systematic process of elimination. Not so with intermittents.
Why does my car have an intermittent short circuit?
The underlying cause in many instances is vibration, heat, cold or moisture causing an increase in resistance in a connector or component, or an intermittent short or open to occur in the wiring. If an electrical fault occurs at certain speeds or when driving on rough roads, hitting bumps, etc., you’re dealing with a vibration-induced intermittent.
What to do if your car has intermittent electrical problems?
The best approach to dealing with intermittent electrical faults is a logical approach that will help you find and fix the fault now, so here are some tips on how to proceed. First, go online or search your service database for any vehicle manufacturer TSBs that may shed some light on the problem.