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Gene Messer Toyota invites you to find out why your Toyota battery light is on.
If the car battery light comes on only when you start your car, that is just a routine system check. If the car battery indicator stays on, then there’s likely a problem. If you have battery problems, you may notice that the headlights aren’t as bright, the infotainment system might not turn on, and your windows are moving slowly. If any of these are happening, then you need to get to your destination or bring it here to us as soon as possible because your car is likely in imminent risk of being inoperable. If neither destination is an option, find a safe place to stop and park.
Like nearly everything automotive-related, how much you can drive with the car battery light turned on really depends on the circumstances. If the light just came on, you can help mitigate the problem by switching off all non-vital systems such as the infotainment system or AC and disconnecting any cell phones that may be connected to USB slots. This may help boost the remaining battery life, but you should get here or return home. Keep in mind that you should NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to start your car.
There are many reasons why the car battery light might come on, but the most obvious reasons are:
A car does its best with a charged car battery. Any one of these problems will make it hard for your battery to get fully charged. If it is not repaired as soon as possible, it may leave you stranded.
If there’s a safe place to park, at least you can open the hood and check your battery for oxidation on the battery terminals or a loose cable. Other than those quick checks, the best way to get the battery light off is to bring it here. Our knowledgeable technicians have the specialized tools and skills to figure out the problem. They will test everything from looking at your alternator to the health of your battery and then recommend the best course of action to get your car fixed.
Gene Messer Toyota is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Lubbock 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.
