903-566-1027

Car Electrical Repair in Tyler, TX

Batteries, alternators, starters and wiring. If your car cranks slowly, won't start or keeps draining its battery, we test the charging and starting systems and trace the electrical problem to the source.

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Technician working near the alternator in an engine bay at S & J Automotive
Photo from our shop on E 5th St.

What we handle

  • Electrical diagnostics
  • No-start diagnostics
  • Battery testing and replacement
  • Alternator repair and replacement
  • Starter repair and replacement
  • Wiring repair
  • Parasitic draw testing

All makes and models.

Signs it's time to come in

Tap one to request a quote.

How your quote is put together

Every repair is quoted after an honest inspection, and the quote is explained and approved by you before any work starts. Electrical problems can come from a simple battery or from a hidden wiring fault, so testing comes first. The part involved, its location on your engine and the parts option you choose shape the quote.

  • Your vehicle

    Make, model, year and engine determine which parts fit and how the repair has to be done.

  • Parts choice and availability

    OEM or quality aftermarket, and what is in stock. We explain the options and the difference between them.

  • Labor time for your vehicle

    The same repair can take far longer on one vehicle than another, depending on what has to come apart to reach it.

  • What the inspection finds

    Related wear, such as rotors worn along with pads, can change the scope. We tell you what is urgent and what can wait.

  • Urgency

    How quickly you need the vehicle back can affect parts sourcing and scheduling.

Common questions

Is it the battery or the alternator?

If the car starts after a jump but dies again later, or the battery light comes on while driving, the charging system is the first suspect. If it cranks slowly after sitting overnight, the battery may be weak. Testing both answers the question quickly.

Why does my battery keep dying overnight?

Something may be drawing power with the car off, such as a module that will not go to sleep, a light that stays on or an aftermarket accessory. A parasitic draw test finds the circuit responsible.

Why does my car just click when I turn the key?

A single click often points to the starter or its connections. Rapid clicking usually means the battery does not have enough charge to turn the engine over.

Related repairs

Low voltage from a weak battery or alternator can turn on several warning lights at once, so electrical work often starts with check engine light diagnostics. A blower motor or A/C compressor clutch that cuts in and out can also be an electrical fault rather than a refrigerant problem; see car A/C repair.

From "something's off" to fixed.

  1. 1

    Tell us what's happening

    Pick a symptom, request a quote or call. A noise, a light, a smell: every detail helps.

  2. 2

    We inspect and diagnose

    Hands-on inspection and scan-tool diagnostics to find the real cause, on all makes and models.

  3. 3

    You approve, we repair

    We explain what we found and what the repair will cost. Work starts only after you say yes.

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The S & J Automotive shop and road sign at 3055 E 5th St in Tyler, Texas

Visit the shop

S & J Automotive
3055 E 5th St, Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 566-1027
Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SundayClosed

Serving Tyler, TX and surrounding areas.

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