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Porsche El Paso can help you identify what causes your car or truck lights to flicker.
If you observe your lights dimming while driving, it’s probably because of a failing battery. If the battery is normal, there are other trouble areas that are likely responsible for the issue. Whether it’s your car battery or something else, it is imperative that you have the problem diagnosed and repaired ASAP. When your lights aren’t working correctly, you may become a danger to yourself and other drivers.
Flickering lights generally occur in 3 areas:
Because the battery is the most convenient component to diagnose, this is where a technician will look first. If you think the battery is dying, bring it to us so we can properly diagnose the problem and get the specific parts for your vehicle. While most cases result from a failing battery, there are other culprits to consider.
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If the car battery is not the reason for your flickering car lights, it may be a failing light bulb. Failing light bulbs are an easy fix and present an opportunity to upgrade to new energy-efficient LED bulbs.
If it is a blown fuse, you could be dealing with a bigger problem than you had originally anticipated. In most cases, a fuse dies when there is too much electrical current runs through it. For example, if your anti-lock brakes are installed with a 10amp fuse, and the brake system gets more than 10amps of electricity, the fuse will fail. In this situation, your anti-lock brakes could fail due to the failed fuse. If there’s a fuse that continues to fail, bring it in and we will accurately diagnose the bigger, potentially more serious problem.
Flickering lights could also be one of the signs your alternator is dying. Consider this, you start your car with power from the battery, but to keep your car running, the power is supplied by the alternator. If you drive an old car with halogen lights, you may see them gradually get dimmer with a dying alternator. For newer cars with LED or HID lighting, they may flicker on and off or stop functioning altogether.
A failing light switch, either the headlight switch knob or an interior dimmer, should also be considered if you have flickering lights on the car. In some uncommon situations, replacing a worn switch may solve the flickering light problem, especially in old vehicles or vehicles with excessive wear. If your vehicle is newer, there’s a chance it could be a sign of a more significant problem with the vehicle’s electrical system.
Diagnosing these concerns can feel overwhelming, so if you are experiencing any problems with the lights flickering on your car, bring it to us immediately. Our knowledgeable technicians will do a thorough investigation and provide you with options for fixing the flickering lights.
Porsche El Paso is an ideal place to get vehicle service in the El Paso area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your car or truck to determine if there are any needed repairs and will suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your performance sports car service online or in person today.
