What does the battery symbol on my dash mean?
CARS.COM — If the battery warning light (a light in the shape of a battery symbol) on the dashboard comes on while you’re driving, that means the charging system isn’t working, but the fault may lie in something other than the battery. The alternator generates the power that is stored in the battery.
Can a bad battery cause other lights to come on?
When a battery is faulty or undercharged, it won’t be able to send the right amount of energy to your vehicle’s computer. This may cause the check engine light to flip on.
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 does a brake light on the dash mean?
Either you’re low on brake fluid or you might have a brake tailight that’s out. If those are fine tell us so we can narrow this down. Brake light on dash = low fluid or failed ABS (if you have it). Battery light problem might be a failed sensors. PoorManQ45 wrote: Brake light on dash = low fluid or failed ABS (if you have it).
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 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.