Bob Howard Hyundai can help you identify what makes your vehicle lights flicker.
If you see your car lights dimming while driving, it’s probably due to a dying battery. If the battery is normal, there are other common trouble spots that may be causing the issue. Whether it’s the battery or something else, it is imperative that you have the problem fixed as quickly as possible. When your car lights aren’t functioning properly, you may become a danger to yourself and other drivers.
Flickering car lights generally happen in 3 places:
Since the battery is the most convenient component to replace, this is where most of us will look first. If you suspect the battery is on its way out, bring it to us so we can properly diagnose the issue and get the specific OEM battery for your car. While there are cases that result from a bad battery, there are other components to consider.
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If the car battery isn’t the cause of your flickering car lights, it may 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 your vehicle has a bad fuse, you may be looking at a more significant issue since fuses are a safety feature on your car. A fuse fails when there is too much electricity runs through it. For example, if the anti-lock brakes are installed with a 10amp fuse, and the fuse gets more than 10amps of electrical current, the fuse will fail. In this example, your anti-lock brakes could fail due to the blown fuse. If there’s a fuse that continues to fail, bring it in so we can diagnose the bigger, potentially more serious issue.
Lights flickering on the dash may also be signs your alternator is failing. Consider this, you use battery power to start your car, but to keep your vehicle running, the power is supplied by the alternator. If you have an old car with halogen lights, you may see them slowly get dimmer with a failing alternator. On new cars with HID or LED lights, they may flicker on and off or just stop working altogether.
A bad light switch, either the headlight switch knob or the interior dimmer, also needs to be checked out when you have flickering car lights. In some rare situations, replacing a worn-out switch may solve the flickering light issue, especially in old cars or vehicles with excessive mileage. If your vehicle doesn’t fall into either category, there’s a chance it could be symptoms of a more significant concern with the vehicle’s electrical system.
Diagnosing these issues can be overwhelming, so if you notice any issues with flickering lights on your car, bring it in immediately. Our knowledgeable technicians will investigate the issue and give you options for fixing the flickering lights.
Bob Howard Hyundai is a great place to get vehicle repair in the Oklahoma City 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.
