Posts Tagged ‘Battery Light’
Why Do They Call it a Dashboard? (Instrument Panel Warning Lights)
Ever wonder where they came up with the term “dashboard” for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented. People used to travel by horse and buggy, and streets weren’t as well built as they are today. On a muddy road (which was…
Read MoreAll About Alternators
Your vehicle’s alternator is one of those parts you generally never think about, until it fails and sends you to the repair shop. So, here’s quick look at everything you need to know about it. What does the alternator do? It charges the vehicle’s battery and helps power electrical accessories — lights, radio, etc. How…
Read MoreAlternator Replacement
Many of you have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on the dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then off if everything is OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. It’s job is to tell you if your vehicle battery’s not charging properly.…
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