Almost every car system depends on the circuit at least to some extent.This means that the failure of the electrical system of the car can easily interrupt the functions of other systems and even make the car unable to operate.The possibility of being stuck in inconvenient places should be enough to encourage most people to learn the basics of electrical systems so that they know what to do when problems arise.Each car's electrical system consists of a battery, an alternator, a starter, and a connecting line.The nature of electrical faults is slightly different depending on which component is faulty, and most consumers can only isolate basic issues with a small amount of knowledge about how these components work.Taking the time to get to know these four parts can now save you or someone you know to travel to your local car mechanic.Car batteries contain a series of lead plates and some sulfuric acid that react with these to store current.When the battery is out of charge, it cannot provide the current required by the starter to make the engine work.When this happens, the car will not be able to respond when the ignition switch is connected.The most common causes of battery inactivity include aging, failure of the AC generator, drain on the system (such as remaining lights), and loose or corroded connectors.If you feel that the battery is dead the first step you need to take is to open the hood and make sure that the cable is firmly fixed on the battery and there is no corrosion.If the wire looks good then you can use the voltmeter to check the charge in the battery.To do this, place the voltmeter lead on the positive and negative lead of the battery.The voltmeter shall record the charge between 10 and 12 volts.In addition to this, you may have found the root cause of the problem.Old batteries can be replaced simply.Relatively new dead batteries that should have been in use for many years may be a sign of problems elsewhere in the electrical system.At this point, you will want to reflect on whether the lights or accessories are turned on or plugged in when the vehicle is not being used.If that's the case, then accessories or lights may run out of your battery.You can correct the problem by starting the vehicle.If you have always noticed that your vehicle will turn off when parking at a traffic light or parking sign, then you may encounter an AC generator failure.The alternator is designed to convert the mechanical energy of the running engine into electrical energy used to charge the battery.An abnormal AC generator will cause the battery to gradually lose its charge and eventually die.If the vehicle will start, you can evaluate the health of the AC generator by checking the charge in the battery.If the voltmeter reading is between 12 and 14 volts, the AC generator may be working properly.The only other electrical problem that ordinary consumers can handle is the fuse.Signs of a broken fuse usually include electrical problems with a set of accessories such as lights or car sound.With your vehicle manual, you can easily isolate the broken fuse and replace it with a new fuse of the same current.If the problem persists, then you may have a bigger fault that requires the expertise and skills of the automotive electrician.More complex electrical problems than outlined here should usually be left to technicians to evaluate and fix.Trying to start a vehicle that suffers from complex electrical failures can cause more damage to the vehicle and can result in expensive repair costs.If you are unable to identify the source of the problem, or you are uncomfortable with simple repairs, the best thing to do is to travel to the local auto mechanic