BMW of Tulsa can show you what it means when your vehicle lights are flickering.
If you notice your vehicle lights flickering while driving, it’s probably because of a failing battery. If the car battery checks out fine, there are other trouble areas that may be causing the issue. No matter the cause, you should get the problem diagnosed and repaired ASAP. If your lights aren’t functioning properly, you could become a hazard to yourself and other drivers.
The 3 places flickering lights can happen are:
Since the battery is the most convenient component to replace, this is where most of us will look first. If the battery is dying, bring it to us so we can properly diagnose the problem and get the right battery for your car. While there are cases caused due to a bad battery, there are other factors to consider.
If the car battery isn’t the cause of your flickering car lights, it could be a failing light bulb or a bad fuse. Failing bulbs are an easy fix and present an opportunity to upgrade to new energy-efficient LED bulbs.
If your car has a bad fuse, you might be looking at a bigger issue than you had originally anticipated. A fuse dies when there is excess electrical current flowing through it. For example, if the anti-lock brakes are installed with a 10amp fuse, and the fuse gets more than 10amps of electricity, the fuse will fail. In this situation, your anti-lock brakes could fail due to the blown fuse. If there’s a fuse that continues to fail, bring it in so we can accurately diagnose the bigger, potentially more dangerous problem.
Flickering lights may also be signs your alternator is dying. Consider this, you have battery power to start your vehicle, but to keep your vehicle running, the power is supplied by your alternator. If you have an old vehicle with halogen lights, you may notice them get dimmer with a failing alternator. On new cars equipped with HID or LED lighting, they may flicker or just stop functioning altogether.
A failing light switch, either the headlight switch or the interior light dimmer, should be checked out if you have flickering lights on your vehicle. In some situations, just replacing a worn switch might solve the flickering light issue, especially in vehicles with excessive mileage or older vehicles. If your vehicle is newer, there’s a possibility it could be a sign of a more serious concern with the car’s electrical system.
Figuring out these problems can feel overwhelming, so if you experience any issues with the lights flickering on your car, bring it to us immediately. Our trained technicians will do a thorough investigation and offer you options for fixing the flickering lights.
BMW of Tulsa is a great place to get vehicle repair in the Tulsa area. We gladly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our dealership online or in person to schedule service and repair for your luxury car or SUV. Our knowledgeable technicians are ready to serve you.
