Live in Ashmont and need an auto electrician? Close to the Sturt Highway on Wagga's south-western edge, Ashmont has plenty of everyday family cars, highway commuters and locals heading out to Kapooka, so batteries, lights and highway-ready towing set-ups make up much of the work.
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- Area: Wagga Wagga, City of Wagga Wagga
- Neighbours: Moorong, San Isidore, Kapooka, Turvey Park, Glenfield Park, Mount Austin
- Main roads: Sturt Highway, Ashmont Avenue, Fernleigh Road, Tobruk Avenue
- Typical work: highway lighting and globe upgrades, battery and charging faults, caravan and trailer towing set-ups, electric brake controllers, wildlife and rodent damage checks
Common auto electrical jobs in Ashmont
Ashmont grew from the late 1950s on the old J.J. Salmon estate, with large public housing areas built in the 1970s. It is home to the regional headquarters of the NSW SES and the Rural Fire Service, and sits close to the Sturt Highway heading west.
Seeing kangaroos on the highway
Heading west out of Ashmont on the Sturt Highway, or south towards Kapooka, means driving past open paddocks where kangaroos are active at dawn and dusk. Good headlights make a real difference. Dim, yellowed lenses and old globes cut down how far you can see. Driving lights can help on open roads but must be wired through a relay and fused correctly. Our guide on how to change a headlight globe is a good first step.
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Caravans on the Sturt Highway
The Sturt Highway is a main route between Sydney and Adelaide, and Ashmont families heading off on a caravan trip are straight onto it. Heavier vans need electric brakes and a properly installed brake controller, and the 12-pin or 7-pin plug must be wired correctly to charge the van battery. Our guide on how to install an electric brake controller explains the wiring and the set-up.
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Charging a van battery while towing
A caravan battery that does not charge while towing is one of the most common complaints before a trip. On newer cars with smart alternators, voltage drops too low for a simple isolator to work well, so a DC-DC charger is often needed. Thin cable over a long run makes it worse. Our guide on why your caravan battery is not charging while towing explains the causes.
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Mice in the engine bay
Ashmont backs onto open land towards Kapooka and San Isidore, and mice and rats move into engine bays for warmth, especially in cooler months and after good seasons in the paddocks. They chew wiring insulation and nest in air filter boxes. Signs include odd warning lights, a smell of urine under the bonnet or chewed material around the engine. Our guide on rodent damage to car wiring has tips on spotting and preventing it.
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Batteries cooked by summer heat
Heat kills batteries faster than cold, even if the cold morning is when you notice it. Cars parked in full sun through a Wagga summer lose battery life quickly, and the failure often comes without warning. If your battery is three or more years old, a load test before winter is a good idea. Our guide on how to replace a car battery covers doing it safely if it needs replacing.
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Ashmont auto electrical questions
Do I need a 12-pin plug or is a 7-pin enough for my caravan?
A 7-pin plug handles the lights and brakes, but a 12-pin plug adds circuits for charging the van battery and other functions. Many caravans now use a 12-pin plug, and adaptors are available. The right choice depends on what your van needs and how it is wired. Check the van's plug before you change anything on the car.
What should I check before a long trip on the Sturt Highway?
Test the car battery and charging system, check all lights including the trailer or van, and make sure the brake controller works before you leave. Carry spare fuses and globes. If you are towing, check that the van battery charges while driving. These checks take little time and can prevent a breakdown far from town.
Local tip for Ashmont
Before a long trip out of Ashmont, hook up the van or trailer in the driveway and walk around it with someone working the lights, indicators and brakes. Do it in the evening when the lights are easy to see. Check the plug pins for green corrosion and clean them if needed. It is far easier to fix a fault at home than on the side of the highway.
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