How Long Can You Drive When the Car Battery Light Turns Red?
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You should not continue driving when the car battery light turns red. The following are the reasons why the battery light is on: 1. Battery aging issue: The lifespan of a battery is generally around 3 years. Prolonged use of the battery can lead to internal sulfation, insufficient battery capacity causing severe power loss, internal battery disconnection, electrode short circuits, and other problems. It is recommended to replace the battery promptly. 2. Loose battery connections or charging circuit issues: Further inspection should be conducted to check if the positive and negative battery terminal connections are loose and if the charging circuit is aged or short-circuited. 3. Generator problems: Issues such as a damaged voltage regulator, rectifier breakdown, carbon brushes worn to their limit, or internal short circuits in the stator or rotor coils can cause the generator to stop producing electricity. The generator should be replaced promptly to resolve the issue. 4. Generator belt problems: If the belt is too loose, it may not rotate sufficiently, leading to slippage. Generally, the generator belt should be replaced every 100,000 kilometers or approximately 3 years. It is advisable to adjust or replace the generator belt promptly.