Town North Nissan can help you identify what causes your vehicle lights to flicker.
If you observe your lights flickering while driving, it’s probably because of a battery that’s failing. In the rare case when it’s not the battery, there are other common trouble areas that are likely responsible for the issue. No matter the cause, you should get the problem repaired as quickly as possible. When your car lights aren’t functioning correctly, you might become a hazard to other drivers.
The 3 areas dimming car lights can occur are:
Since the battery is the easiest part to diagnose, this is where a mechanic will look first. If you think the battery is bad, bring it to us so we can properly diagnose the problem and get the specific parts for your car. While most cases result from a bad battery, there are other factors to consider.
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If your vehicle battery is not the cause of your flickering car lights, it could be a failing bulb. Failing light bulbs are an easy and quick fix and present an opportunity to upgrade to new LED bulbs.
If it is a blown fuse, you might be dealing with a bigger issue since fuses are a safety feature. A fuse fails when there is too much electricity runs through it. For example, if your anti-lock brakes are installed with a 10amp fuse, and the brake system receives more than 10amps of electrical current, the fuse would fail. In this example, a failed fuse could cause your anti-lock brakes to fail. If there’s a fuse that regularly fails, bring your car in and we’ll thoroughly diagnose the larger, potentially more serious problem.
Flickering lights could also be one of the signs your alternator is going bad. Consider this, you have battery power to start your vehicle, but to keep your vehicle running, the power comes from your alternator. If you drive an older vehicle with halogen lights, you may notice them slowly get dimmer with a failing alternator. For newer cars with HID or LED lights, they may flicker or just stop functioning altogether.
A failing light switch, whether it’s the interior dimmer or the headlight switch knob, should also be checked out when you have flickering lights on your vehicle. In some rare situations, just replacing a worn-out switch may solve the issue, especially in older vehicles or vehicles with excessive wear. If your car doesn’t fall into either category, it could be symptoms of a more serious problem with the car’s electrical system.
Diagnosing these problems can seem overwhelming, so if you experience any problems with the lights flickering on your vehicle, bring it to us immediately. Our knowledgeable technicians will do a thorough diagnosis and offer you options for fixing the flickering lights.
Town North Nissan is an ideal place to get vehicle service in the Austin area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your car or truck to determine if there are any needed repairs and will suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your car, truck, SUV, or minivan service online or in person today.
