Sterling McCall Acura invites you to find out why your Acura battery light is illuminated.
If the battery indicator in your car comes on just when you start your vehicle, that is just a normal system check. If the car battery indicator stays on, then there is likely an issue. If you have battery issues, you may see that the headlights are getting dim, the radio might not turn on, and your windows might be moving slowly. If any of these are happening, you need to get to your destination or bring it here to us ASAP because your car is in imminent danger of being inoperable. If neither can be reached, look for a safe place to stop and park.
Like nearly everything automotive-related, how long you can drive with the car battery light turned on really depends on your circumstances. If the light just turned on, you can do things like switching off all non-vital systems such as the infotainment system or AC and disconnecting any devices that may be charging. Doing this can extend the remaining battery charge, but you should still try to come straight here or go back home. Keep in mind that you should NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to restart the car.
There are several reasons why the car battery light might come on, but generally, the reasons are:
Your vehicle does its best with a fully-charged battery. Any of these problems will make it extremely difficult for your car battery to get a charge. If it is not repaired immediately, it can reduce the power of your car battery and maybe even leave you stranded.
If there’s a safe place to pull over, at the very least, you can pop the hood and look at your car battery for rust on the battery terminals or a loose cable. Besides those quick checks, the best way to fix the car battery light is to bring it here. Our knowledgeable techs have the skills and specialized tools to figure out the problem. They’ll analyze everything from the health of your battery to checking out your alternator and then recommend the correct strategy to repair your car.
Sterling McCall Acura is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Houston area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
