Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston can show you what makes the lights on your vehicle flicker.
If you notice your lights dimming while driving, it’s most likely going to be from a battery that is failing. In the rare case when it’s not the battery, there are other trouble spots that may be responsible for the issue. Whether it’s your battery or something else, it’s imperative that you have the problem diagnosed and fixed ASAP. When your lights aren’t working properly, you may become a danger to other drivers.
The three places flickering car lights can occur are:
Since the battery is the easiest part to diagnose, this is where a technician will look first. If the battery is bad, bring it to us so we can properly diagnose the problem and get the right parts for your car. While there are cases caused by a failing battery, there are other factors to consider.
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If the vehicle battery isn’t the cause of your flickering car lights, it might be a dying bulb or a bad fuse. Dead bulbs are an easy and quick fix and present an opportunity to upgrade to new energy-efficient LED bulbs.
If it’s a blown fuse, you could be looking at a larger problem than you had originally realized. In most cases, a fuse fails when there is excess electrical current flowing through it. As an example, if your anti-lock brakes are connected to a 10amp fuse, and the brake system receives more than 10amps of electrical current, the fuse would fail. In this situation, your anti-lock brakes would fail due to the blown fuse. If there is a fuse that consistently fails, bring your vehicle in so we can thoroughly diagnose the larger, potentially more dangerous issue.
Lights flickering on the dash may also be signs that your alternator is failing. Think of it like this, you have battery power to start your car, but the alternator provides the power when your vehicle is running. If you have an old vehicle with halogen lights, you may see them slowly get dimmer with a dying alternator. For new cars with HID or LED lights, they may flicker on and off or stop working altogether.
A bad light switch, either the interior lights dimmer or the headlight switch, should be checked out if you have flickering car lights. In some rare situations, just replacing a worn-out switch may solve the flickering light problem, especially in older cars or vehicles with excessive wear. If your vehicle is newer, there’s a possibility it could be a sign of a bigger issue with the car’s electrical system.
Diagnosing these concerns can seem overwhelming, so if you notice any problems with the lights flickering on your car, bring it in immediately. Our technicians will thoroughly diagnose the issue and provide you with options for fixing the flickering dashboard lights.
Group 1 Hyundai Southwest Houston is a great place to get vehicle repair in the Houston area. We gladly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our dealership online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or SUV. Our knowledgeable technicians are ready to serve you.
