Our 16 year old daughter recently got her Learner’s Driver License and saved up to buy her first car – 2006 Toyota Corolla. Of course, she wanted all the modern technology in her first car, including a new stereo with Apple Play and a reverse camera. Having your Dad and brother as Auto Electricians comes …
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Attaching solar panels to vehicles is becoming more popular for people wanting to enjoy an off-grid lifestyle. Having an independent power source when camping or travelling allows you to bring more gear and camp comfortably in more locations. Solar panels are cost efficient and are a highly effective way to power your campsite. With a …
Australians love a tow bar. From helping a mate move, to taking the boat out for some weekend fishing, to travelling the country in our caravans, the versatility a tow bar adds to our vehicles has almost become a necessity for every household. In Australia, a trailer is required to have its own braking system …
This week our technicians were excited to do an amazing electrical fit-out on this brand new 79 series Toyota Landcruiser. Our customer wanted the ultimate custom fit-out to ensure his camping trips were as comfortable as possible.Firstly we installed a Red Arc Manager 30 with a TVMS. This stands for (total vehicle management system). This …
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Custom built battery boxes provide you with power, no matter the weather! At Access Auto Electrics we can create the ultimate custom-made battery box to suit your needs. Portable battery boxes are the ideal alternative to a conventional dual battery system installed into your vehicle. They give you the freedom to take power away from …
If you are heading off-road camping, then you’ll need a dual battery. A dual battery is a battery that has been installed in addition to the original factory fitted battery. It is most commonly installed so that you can supply extra power for your campsite without draining your main battery. Even better, dual battery set …
Dying of heatstroke in your car? Your aircon might be broken or in need of regassing. We have outlined below the main parts of your aircon system and how to know when maintenance is needed and what is involved when it happens.What are the Parts in Your Aircon System?There are several parts to your car …
We recently had this amazing 1980 Toyota Landcruiser HJ45 in the workshop for an underdash rewire.
Our team converted this 1999 Jayco Hawk Outback to a full off grid system. We installed 2 x 150 ah gel batteries, a 40 ah Enerdrive DCDC charger and a 200w solar panel. Plus additional wall chargers, Usb plugs and Anderson Plug connections. All set for some great road trips with all the comforts of …
Today we had this Nissan Pathfinder in the workshop. We diagnosed a seized AC compressor which was caused by a blockage in the condenser. Therefore, we had to replace the compressor, the condenser, tx valve, receiver drier and cabin filter. We also had to flush the AC system to clean it of its contamination from …
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