How to diagnose electrical problems in your car?
Diagnosing electrical problems in your car can be tricky business. Maybe some lights go on and off, or the radio or clock has stopped working. Most of the time, our instinct to fix an electrical problem is to bang on the dash board a few times and hope whatever it is comes back on.
What does the red light on the dashboard mean?
Almost all modern cars have on-board computers, which by use of sensors detect if a fault has occurred with the vehicle. These lights display on the dashboard and range from a light indicating a service is running, through to a serious problem. Red, or red flashing lights in particular should not be ignored.
How can you tell if you have a wiring problem?
You should feel a slight tap and hear a quiet click as the relay engages. If your problem is not with your electrical component, the fuse or the relay then you most likely have a wiring problem.
When does the Dashboard Light go on in a BMW?
Example: A dashboard light goes on when you hit the brake, but only when the rear defogger is on; or the radio only works when you are in reverse. As bizarre as it sounds, electrical problems like these have become more and more common as cars have become increasingly complex.
Why are the lights on my dash dimming?
Driving home last night I was assured of a problem I “thought” i’d been noticing. The dash lights (speedo, radio, electronics etc. prob even the headlights too) were dimming and then coming back to full bright, dimming and coming back to full bright.
What are the different types of dashboard warning lights?
1. Engine/Check Engine Warning Light 2. Service Engine Soon Warning Light 3. Battery / Alternator Charging Warning Sign 4. ABS / Brake Control Warning Light 5. Airbag/SRS Warning Dashboard Light 6. Washer Fluid Level Warning Sign 7. Traction Control (TCS) Dashboard Warning Light 8. TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Warning Sign
What does it mean when your dash light is flickering?
Flickering or pulsing dash lights certainly indicate a problem with your car, but determining the exact cause is usually a job left to a mechanic with the right tools to test the electrical system of your vehicle.
Diagnosing electrical problems in your car can be tricky business. Maybe some lights go on and off, or the radio or clock has stopped working. Most of the time, our instinct to fix an electrical problem is to bang on the dash board a few times and hope whatever it is comes back on.