Round Rock Nissan invites you to find out why your Nissan battery light is active.
If the car battery indicator comes on when you start your car, that’s just a standard system test. If the car battery light stays on while you are driving, then there’s probably a problem. If you are having issues with your battery, you may find that your headlights are getting dim, the stereo might not power on, and the windows are moving slower. If you see any of these things happening, then you really need to get home or bring it to us ASAP because your vehicle is in imminent risk of shutting down. If neither place is an option, find a safe spot to park.
Like nearly everything car-related, how much you can drive with the car battery light on really depends on your circumstances. If the light just turned on, then you can help mitigate the problem by switching off all non-vital systems such as the stereo or heater and removing any devices that may be charging. This will boost the leftover battery life, but you should get here or head back home. The most important thing is to NOT shut off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to restart.
The car battery light might come on for several reasons, but the most common reasons are:
Your car does its best with a fully-charged car battery. Any one of these problems will make it extremely difficult for your car battery to get fully charged. If it is not fixed immediately, it can drain all of the power from your car battery and leave you stranded.
If there is a safe place to pull over, at the very least, you can open the hood and examine your car battery for rust on the battery terminals or a loose cable. Besides those quick looks, the best way to get the battery light off is to bring it to our service center. Our skilled technicians have the specialized tools and skills to figure out the issue. They will analyze everything from looking at your alternator to the health of your battery and recommend the best strategy to fix your car.
Round Rock Nissan is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Austin 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.
