The lights in your car are some of the most important safety features. You will have a tough time driving at night if the headlights are not bright enough and issues with your indicator lights or brake lights can result in terrible accidents. Vehicles can experience all sorts of issues with their lights and in this guide, we are going to show you some of the most common car lighting issues to look out for.

Increasingly Dim Interior Lights

If your car interior lights keep dimming then it could be a sign of a battery r alternator issue because this issue is usually caused by a low voltage level. It is best to get this issue repaired quickly because alternator issues can cause damage to your battery or even starter.

Interior Lights Keep Flickering

If the interior lights keep flickering fiercely then it can be a sign of some loose ground wires, an alternator issue or your voltage regular could be to blame. 

Interior Lights Won’t Turn On Or Off

The car interior lights are supposed to turn off a short while after shutting the doors or as soon as you lock the car. If it stays on then it could be that someone might have turned the switch from the “Door” position to “on” or “off” position. If the light won’t turn on at all then the bulb might have fused and you will need to replace it. If the light stays on then it is time to give your mechanic a call or you will soon sit with a dead battery.

Car Dashboard Lights Are Not Working

If your car dashboard lights are not turning on at all when you start up the car then there is likely a blown fuse. The dash lights should come back on when the old fuse is replaced with a new one. 

If only certain parts of the dashboard lights are working then one of the light bulbs likely blew out and will need to be replaced. 

Flickering dashboard lights are usually a sign of a dying car battery or an alternator issue. This type of issue can also be caused by wiring issues. 

Malfunctioning Brake Lights

There could be several reasons for your brake lights to stop working. A blown fuse is one of the most common causes for this type of issue but in some cases, the bulb might be burned out. Wiring issues or a broken switch can also cause this type of issue.

Malfunctioning Indication Lights

If the indicator lights on your car are not common at all then there is likely a blown-out fuse or the bulb could be burned out. If the lights keep flickering rapidly then it is usually a sign of some electrical issue. 

Malfunctioning Headlights

The headlights on your car are very important for driving at night. If the lights are not coming on at all then it is likely a blown fuse or bulb but this and other signs like flickering or dimming can also be caused by wiring issues or battery problems. 

Some cars are also equipped with low-quality headlights that might not provide adequate lighting. If this is the case then you can get them replaced with something stronger so you can see better during night drives. 

Your car’s lighting and electrical system isn’t something that should be meddled with on your own. These systems can be very complex and you can end up causing a lot of future problems if you try to fix these problems without the correct tools or expertise. 

If you experience any of these lighting issues then the best thing you can do is give A Plus Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning a call so an expert can repair these electrical issues for you.