Springbrook

Live in Springbrook and need an auto electrician? Up on the plateau it's wet, cool and often in cloud, and that moisture gets into connectors, lights and wiring in ways coastal drivers rarely see.

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Springbrook is a plateau community of about 700 people, surrounded by Springbrook National Park and right on the NSW border. The old Upper Springbrook weather station averaged over 3,000 mm of rain a year, and the steep road up from Mudgeeraba climbs at grades as tight as 1 in 10 in places.

Damp connectors and corrosion

With so much rain and cloud, moisture finds its way into plugs and connectors on Springbrook cars. Green or white corrosion on a terminal causes intermittent faults: a light that flickers, a sensor that drops out, or a car that starts one day and not the next. Unplug, clean and treat suspect connectors with a contact cleaner and dielectric grease. Our guide on cleaning corroded battery terminals is a good place to start.

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Demisting in the cloud

Driving through cloud on the plateau, your windscreen can fog up inside within minutes. The air conditioning dries the air, so it's the fastest way to clear the glass, even on a cool morning. If demisting is slow, the compressor may not be engaging or the cabin fan may be weak. Our guide on common car air conditioning problems explains the electrical causes. Refrigerant work must be done by a licensed technician.

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Headlights and fog lights

Moisture inside a headlight housing fogs the lens and kills globes early. Check the housing seals and the vent caps on the back. Fog lights are genuinely useful on the plateau when cloud sits on the road, but in Queensland front fog lights must only be used in fog or similar conditions, not as extra driving lights. Make sure they're wired through a relay and have their own switch with an indicator.

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Backup power for remote homes

Heavy rain can cut Springbrook's access roads, as happened in March 2017 when both roads up the mountain were closed. Power can be out for a while too. Many residents keep a generator or a portable lithium power station, and a 4WD with a second battery is handy for running a fridge or lights. Keep any backup battery fully charged and test it every few months so it's ready when you need it.

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Wipers working overtime

Few places in Australia use their windscreen wipers as hard as Springbrook. Wiper motors, linkages and washer pumps all wear faster here. If your wipers slow down, stop in the wrong spot or only work on one speed, the fault may be in the motor's park switch, the relay or the wiper switch itself. Replace blades often, as worn blades also make the motor work harder against the glass.

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Springbrook auto electrical questions

Why does my car fog up so badly on Springbrook?

Cool glass and damp air make condensation form fast on the inside of the windscreen. Turn on the air conditioning with the fan on the windscreen setting and switch off recirculate so dry outside air comes in. If it takes a long time to clear, have the air conditioning and cabin fan checked, and replace a dirty cabin filter.

How do I stop moisture getting into my car's electrics?

Park under cover where you can, check door and boot seals, and keep drain holes clear of leaves. Under the bonnet, look for damaged plug seals and cracked wiring insulation. Clean suspect connectors and use dielectric grease to keep moisture out. If you add any accessory, use sealed connectors and heat shrink rather than electrical tape alone.

Is it safe to drive Springbrook Road at night?

It's narrow, steep and winding, with tight bends and wildlife about, so you need headlights in good condition and properly aimed. Check your globes and lenses before winter, when it gets dark early. Take your time, use low gears on the descent, and watch for cloud reducing visibility near the top.

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