BMW of Tulsa invites you to find out why your BMW battery light is active.
If the battery indicator in your car comes on when you start your vehicle, that’s just a normal system check. If the car battery indicator stays on while you’re driving, then there’s an issue. If you’re having issues with your battery, you may find that the headlights aren’t as bright, the infotainment system might not power on, and your windows are moving slower. If you see any of these things happening, then you really need to get home or bring it here to us as soon as possible because your vehicle is in imminent danger of shutting down. If neither can be reached, find a safe place to stop and park.
Like most things automotive-related, how long you can drive with the car battery light turned on depends on many factors. If the light just turned on, then you can do things like turning off all non-vital systems such as the radio or AC and disconnecting any devices that may be charging in USB slots. This can boost the remaining battery life, but you should still try to get here or head back home. Keep in mind that you should NOT shut off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to restart the vehicle.
The car battery light might come on for many reasons, but the most common reasons are:
A car does its best with a fully-charged car battery. Any one of the problems listed above will make it difficult for your car battery to get fully charged. If it is not repaired immediately, it will probably drain all of the power from your battery and leave you stranded.
If there is a safe place to pull over, at least you can pop the hood and examine your battery for a loose cable or oxidation on the battery. Besides those quick checks, the best way to get the battery light off is to bring it to our service center. Our knowledgeable technicians have the tools and skills to figure out the problem. They’ll test everything from the health of your battery to looking at your alternator and then recommend the correct strategy to repair your car.
BMW of Tulsa is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Tulsa 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.
