Gene Messer Ford Amarillo invites you to find out why your Ford battery light is active.
If the battery indicator in your vehicle comes on when you start your car, that’s a routine system check. If the car battery indicator stays on while you are driving, then there’s likely a problem. If you’re having battery problems, you may find that the headlights are getting dim, the stereo might not power on, and the power windows are moving slowly. If you notice any of these things happening, then you really need to get home or bring it to us immediately because your vehicle is about to die. If neither is available, look for a safe place to park.
Like all things car-related, how much you can continue to drive with the car battery light turned on truly depends on many factors. If the light just came on, you can do things like turning off all accessories like the infotainment system or air conditioning and removing any devices that may be charging. This will help boost the leftover battery charge, but you should get here or return home. The important thing is to NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to restart.
There are a lot of reasons why the car battery light might come on, but the most common reasons are:
A vehicle works best when it has a charged car battery. Any of these problems will make it hard for your battery to get fully charged. If it’s not corrected immediately, it will probably leave you stranded.
If there is a safe place to pull over, at least you can pop the hood and look at your battery for a loose cable or corrosion on the battery. Other than those quick checks, the best way to fix the car battery light is to bring it here. Our skilled techs have the specialized tools and skills to determine the problem. They will analyze everything from your battery health to checking out your alternator and then advise on the best plan to fix your car.
Gene Messer Ford Amarillo is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Amarillo 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.