Why did my brake light and Battery Light Come On?
Well like the title says both those lights came on while I was driving then a metal like scaping sound was coming from the engine bay. But after hitting a bump the sound stopped and the lights went out. I had the alternator checked and it read 14 volts and stayed about there when I turned on all my accessories.
What happens when the dashboard battery light comes on?
If the car’s dashboard battery light comes on, you might be able to make it home or to a service facility for a repair. The car will continue running as long as some juice is left in the battery, but if the charging system isn’t working or you have a bad alternator, your car’s engine will stop running once the battery is drained.
What happens when the alternator goes on a Nissan 05?
On my 2000 alty when the alternator went the car just died so I wasnt sure if it was the alternator on my 05 since I expected the car to just die if it was the alternator. Guess I’ll just have to wait till tommorrow and see what happens, its just so nerve racking to drive and not know if the car will die.
What causes a rough idle on a Nissan Altima?
You should start and run… A rough idle may be caused by many different things such as low fuel pressure, low voltage to the fuel injectors, dirty fuel injectors, a vacuum leak, a faulty Oxygen sensor or a dirty or failing idle air control valve…. Hey, thanks for writing in to YourMechanic.
What causes a car brake light and battery light to come on?
If the engine dies when the battery light comes on, there is a way to determine whether the problem is the battery or the alternator. If the car makes a clicking noise before turning over, the problem is most likely the battery. If there is no sound, a faulty alternator is most likely causing the battery light to come on.
What to do if your car brake light is not working?
If the terminals have any corrosive build-up, mix equal parts water and baking soda and paint the solution on the terminals to erode the debris. If this does not fix the problem, have the battery tested by a mechanic. If the battery is functioning properly, the most likely problem is the alternator.
When does the parking brake light come on?
My car has an automatic transmission. The battery light will come on when the event that the battery is no longer being charged. The ’E’ brake (parking brake) light comes on when the fluid is low in the master cylinder or there is a pressure difference in the brake system.
If the car’s dashboard battery light comes on, you might be able to make it home or to a service facility for a repair. The car will continue running as long as some juice is left in the battery, but if the charging system isn’t working or you have a bad alternator, your car’s engine will stop running once the battery is drained.
What kind of car has a brake warning light?
My brake warning light will be dim and the car wont start (1996 nissan Altima) Sometimes this isn’t the case and it will start. It will always push … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… I own a 2002 nissan exterra, six cylinder. About two months ago my brake and battery light started flashing on my way to LA.
When does the e brake light come on?
The ’E’ brake (parking brake) light comes on when the fluid is low in the master cylinder or there is a pressure difference in the brake system. Have the alternator checked and see if the battery cables are tight. Check the brake fluid and fill it if its low.