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Does Your 2018 Nissan Kicks Have a Bad Alternator in Seattle, Washington?
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(Posted on Mar 24, 2019 at 05:00AM by Robert Bacon)

Dear Robert,

My 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ headlights have been flickering lately. I was told this is due to a problem with the alternator: what do you think?

Thanks,
Martin
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Hi, Martin!

There are a number of reasons your 2018 Nissan Kicksâ€™ headlights would start flickering. A malfunctioning alternator could be to blame, and Iâ€™ll explain why.

Your alternator takes energy from the vehicle's crankshaft and turns it into electricity which is then stored in the carâ€™s battery.

So, when your engine is running, the alternator helps to power all the electrical systems in your Kicks.

If your alternator begins to fail, it wonâ€™t send power your headlamps effectively. This will cause your lights to flicker, pulsate, or just be dim. The problem is often worse when your engine is idling and seems to get better once you start driving.Â

An issue with your battery or voltage regulator could also cause your vehicleâ€™s lights to flicker. The best thing for you to do is call down to our Service Department and let the Technicians have a look.

Thanks for the question, Martin! Please donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington if you ever need anything else.