Battery warning light on? Here’s what it means
The battery light means your car’s charging system needs attention. Here’s what can cause it and what to do next.
When the battery light comes on, your car is telling you its electrical system isn’t charging the way it should. The battery itself may be failing, but the cause can also be somewhere else in the charging system.
Common causes
- A weak or worn-out battery
- An alternator that isn’t charging the battery
- A loose or worn serpentine belt
- Corroded or loose battery cables
Can I keep driving?
Often the car keeps running for a short while, but it may be running on battery power alone, and that won’t last long. If the battery drains completely, the car can stop and won’t restart.
Turn off what you don’t need, like the A/C and the radio, and avoid long trips until the car has been checked.
How Auto Pulse helps
- 1We come to your home, work or parking spot.
- 2We test your battery and charging system first, so you know the real cause.
- 3If the battery is the problem, we install the right one for your car on the spot.
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