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Mandal Buick GMC can help you learn why your car’s dashlights are flickering.
If you see your lights flickering while driving, it’s most likely due to a dying battery. In the case when it’s not the battery, there are other trouble spots that may be causing the issue. Whether it’s your battery or something else, you should have the problem repaired as quickly as possible. When your car lights aren’t functioning correctly, you might become a danger to yourself and other drivers.
Flickering car lights mostly happen in three areas:
Because the battery is the most convenient component to replace, this is where a mechanic will look first. If the battery is dying, bring it here so we can diagnose the issue and get the specific OEM battery for your vehicle. While there are cases caused due to a failing battery, there are other components to consider.
A dying light switch, either the headlight switch knob or an interior light dimmer, also needs to be checked out when you have flickering car lights. In some situations, just replacing a worn-out switch could solve the flickering light issue, especially in older cars or vehicles with excessive mileage. If your car is newer, there’s a chance it could be a sign of a more significant concern with the car’s electrical system.
Figuring out these issues can feel overwhelming, so if you’re experiencing any issues with the lights flickering on your car, bring it to us immediately. Our trained technicians will thoroughly diagnose the problem and offer you options for fixing the flickering dashboard lights.
Lights flickering on your dash can also be signs your alternator is dying. Think of it like this, you have battery power to start your vehicle, but to keep your car running, the power is supplied by the alternator. If you drive an old vehicle with halogen headlights, you may notice them gradually get dimmer with a dying alternator. On newer cars with HID or LED lighting, they may flicker or just stop functioning altogether.
If your car battery is not the reason for your flickering car lights, you might be dealing with a failing bulb or a bad fuse. Bulbs are an easy fix and present an opportunity to upgrade to new LED bulbs.
If your vehicle has a blown fuse, you might be dealing with a bigger problem as fuses are a safety feature on your car. A fuse dies 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 will fail. In this situation, your anti-lock brakes could fail due to the blown fuse. If there’s a fuse that continues to fail, bring your vehicle in so we can diagnose the bigger, potentially more serious problem.
Mandal Buick GMC is one of the most trusted destinations for all your auto service needs near Biloxi. Our friendly staff is ready to get you and your vehicle back on the road safely, no matter its make or model. Schedule your next auto service with us in person or online.
