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Folsom Lake Toyota welcomes you to discover why your Toyota battery light is illuminated.
If the car battery light comes on only when you start your car, that’s just a normal system check. If the car battery light stays on, then there’s probably something that needs to be repaired. If you have issues with your battery, you may find that your headlights aren’t as bright, the radio might not turn on, and the power windows could be moving slowly. If any of these are happening, you really need to get to your destination or bring it here to us immediately because your vehicle is likely in imminent risk of being inoperable. If neither destination is available, look for a safe spot to park.
Like all things car-related, how long you can continue to drive with the car battery light on depends on the circumstances. If the car battery light just turned on, then you can do things like turning off all accessories like the stereo or AC and removing any devices that may be charging in USB slots. This will help boost the leftover battery life, but you should get here or go back home. The most important thing is to NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to restart.
The car battery light might come on for many reasons, but the most obvious reasons are:
A vehicle works most efficiently when it has a charged battery. Any 1 of the problems listed above will make it difficult for your car battery to get a charge. If it’s not fixed immediately, it will probably reduce the power of your battery and maybe even leave you stranded.
If there’s a safe place to pull over, at the very least, you can pop the hood and check your car battery for a loose cable or rust on the battery. Besides those quick checks, the best way to fix the car battery light is to bring it here. Our skilled techs have the tools and skills to determine the problem. They’ll investigate everything from checking out your alternator to your battery health and then advise on the best plan to fix your car.
Folsom Lake Toyota is one of the most trusted places for engine repair in the Sacramento area. We happily service all vehicle makes and models. One of our factory-trained technicians will inspect your vehicle for any necessary repairs and suggest the best resolution for you and your vehicle. Schedule your Toyota service in person or online today.
