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Sterling McCall Toyota welcomes you to discover what caused your Toyota battery light to turn on.
If the battery indicator in your vehicle comes on when you start the car, that’s just a normal system test. If the car battery indicator stays on after a few moments, then there’s likely a problem. If you have problems with your battery, you may find that your headlights aren’t as bright, the stereo may not power on, and your windows are moving slowly. If you see any of these things happening, then you need to get home or bring it here to us as soon as possible because your vehicle is in imminent danger of being inoperable. If neither is available, look for a safe spot to stop and park.
Like nearly everything automotive-related, how long you can continue to drive with the car battery light on truly depends on your circumstances. If the car battery light just turned on, then you can do things like turning off all non-vital systems such as the stereo or AC and removing any cell phones that may be connected to USB ports. Doing this may help boost the leftover battery life, but you should get here or return home. The important thing to remember is to NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery may not have the power to restart.
There are several reasons why the car battery light might come on, but generally, the reasons are:
A car works most efficiently when it has a charged car battery. Any of the problems listed above will make it difficult for your car battery to get fully charged. If it is not repaired immediately, it may leave you stranded.
If there’s a safe place to pull over, at the very least, you can open the hood and look at your car battery for corrosion on the battery terminals or a loose connection. Besides those quick checks, the best way to get the battery light off is to bring it here. Our experienced techs have the skills and specialized tools to diagnose the problem. They will test everything from the health of your battery to checking out your alternator and then advise on the best plan to get your car fixed.
Sterling McCall Toyota is one of the most trusted places for engine repair in the Houston 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.
