When your battery light comes on what does it mean?
A dashboard battery light basically means there’s a battery charging problem. Your car isn’t getting enough voltage from the car battery to operate properly. It needs more “juice!”
Why does my Honda Civic EX have a battery light?
My 2003 Honda Civic EX is experiencing an issue which causes the battery (alternator/charging system) light to occasionally come on for less than a second. The car starts, runs, and drives fine without any noticeable dimming of lights or odd noises when the battery light flashes.
When did the Honda Civic fuse box come out?
In this article, we consider the sixth-generation Honda Civic, produced from 1996 to 2000. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Honda Civic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout).
Where is the fuse box in the car?
If the fuse box is inside the car, it will be either on the ceiling of the glove compartment or located on the left side of the dashboard near the floor of the driver’s side. Tip: Some vehicles have fuse boxes inside the vehicle and under the hood. Check all the fuses in both boxes for any blown fuses. Step 9: Replace any blown fuses.
Why is my car battery light not working?
Alternator not properly charging. The voltage regulator on the alternator might malfunction and cause issues related to undercharging or overcharging. If undercharging or not charging at all, your car will not run for long because a lot of systems need electricity to keep the car running.
My 2003 Honda Civic EX is experiencing an issue which causes the battery (alternator/charging system) light to occasionally come on for less than a second. The car starts, runs, and drives fine without any noticeable dimming of lights or odd noises when the battery light flashes.
Where is the fuse box on a Honda Civic?
The under-hood fuse box is located in the engine compartment next to the battery. To open it, push the tab as shown. Cars equipped with ABS have a third fuse box for the ABS. It is in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side.
What causes intermittent Battery Light in my car?
The second area of concern would be a failing regulator in the alternator. This could be intermittent under the right circumstances, causing the light under just the right circumstances. This second is a long shot, but really if the belt, tensioner, and pulleys are in good shape, this is where I’d go next.
What should I do if my car fuse is burned?
Look for a burned wire inside the fuse. If it is burned, replace it with one of the spare fuses of the same rating or lower. If you cannot drive the car without fixing the problem, and you do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the same rating or a lower rating from one of the other circuits.