Questions tagged [headlight]
Questions about headlights, including main and dipped beams, dim-dip systems, etc
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Hit a deer and piece to headlight snapped
Okay so I hit a deer. There’s actually not too much damage except for some dents and this plastic part that snapped. The headlight moves Around now so I know I have to replace it but I don’t know what ...
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Headlight issue - keep turning off by themselves
So last night I was driving home and after about 10 seconds, my headlights just went out on their own. So I turn off the automatic lights and manually turn my headlights back on and they started ...
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Replacing a H19 headlight?
On my 2020 Kia Soul S the headlight (high/low) is a H19 bulb. When I look for (LED) replacement bulbs I can't really find any—the H category doesn't seem to go up to 19. What's going on here? Is my ...
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Car headlights flickering
I got a Toyota Auris hybrid, about 5 years old. The headlights are flickering sometimes. I can not seem to connect it to a certain moment. I have encountered it when driving 80km/h on the engine, but ...
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Headlights won't turn on on Mazda Pickup
The headlights on my Mazda B2900 diesel pickup won't turn on.
The failure happened yesterday and suddenly, with no previous problems like flickering or signs of false contact in the switch.
They ...
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2016 Ford Explorer headlights
2016 Ford Explorer left front headlight is out and the right will not turn off at all. It stayed on all night. Checked the fuses and they appear fine. Any ideas? I’m thinking it must be electrical
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Warm white LED lamp recommendations? [closed]
Almost all LED headlamps I'm able to find produce white light. Can anyone recommend any Warm-White lamps by major manufacturers?
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 - low beam of the headlights stopped working
it came to my attention last night that BOTH of the low beam headlights of my Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 stopped working, the high beams worked fine - as shown in the picture below.
After reading posts ...
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Troubleshooting dim HID headlights
I have a 2002 Accura with HID headlights. I've noticed, fairly recently, that both headlights are much dimmer than expected. I'm fairly sure this is a recent occurrence. My wife's car also has HID ...
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2012 Honda Civic - Low beam is not working alone, with hight beam it's working
on My honda civic 2012, my low beam lights are not working, I thought my blub is fused or something. However, when I examine in detail it was okay.
When I turn on my high beam all 4 bulbs turn on. ...
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Motorcycle headlight only ‘working’ (flickering) with starter motor
Running into an issue with my 2009 Honda Hornet. The headlight does not work when the engine is turned on or off (both normal and high beam). Only when I’m starting the motor I see the headlight ...
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2013 Fusion both low beam headlights suddenly stopped working
2013 Fusion both low beam headlights suddenly stopped working. High beams work and side markers work, turn signals ok. Everything else seems to work just fine.
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Can I fix a dashboard with inverted lights?
I've got a Nissan Altima 2008. It is a 2nd hand car, I have had it for 2 years now with no issues.
Recently, the dashboard's lights became "inverted": during the day, the lights are on, and when it ...
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Replacing incandescent bulb with H4 halogen
I have to change the wiring from my old incandescent bulb to the 3 prong H4 connector. How do I know which is the high/low/ground wire?
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2005 Ford Focus ZX4
So I just barely bought a 2005 manual Ford Focus, ZX4.
It's been great for the past week until today. When taking a left turn in 1st gear, the RPMs shot up to about 5,000, and the car electronics ...
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56 plate fiat punto grande main beam won't work but hight beam will
Hi I don't no if I will get any advice I got a car to mess about with just to learn about cars a bit more and the main beam will not work but the high beam does I have checked all the fuses and none ...
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corner light (signal light) glass cover is destroyed, how can I make one?'
my car is a 93 hyundai excel. I just got into a minor accident and my right corner light is shattered.
the problem is, I can't find any parts for my car since it is already old and not too popular ...
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What's up with my headlights? One appears brighter, from inside only
Car: 2012 Subaru Outback.
After years the factory bulbs were dim. I got them replaced (by a dealer, because the procedure is a pain for this car) and I resurfaced the outside of the glass, which ...
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Ford Edge 2013 Right headlight not working - fuse okay
2013 Ford Edge SEL in Canada (DRL is the highbeam at lower voltage)
Right side light started, weeks ago, with flickering while the car was turning to start, but stops flickering and works fine ...
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Upgrading headlamps
Due to low visibility of the road from stock headlamps I want to replace stock halogen headlamp assembly with projector headlamp assembly which comes with the top end variant. The price quoted by the ...
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Would the OEM projector HID headlight units fit a 2007 Volvo XC90 equiped with HID reflector headlight units?
I had the fortune of having a substantially sized rock land on my right headlight while driving my MY2007 XC90 on the highway, which ended up cracking the headlight and punching a small hole in it. ...
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2012 Cadillac cts low beam lights do not work
2012 Cadillac cts low beam lights do not work. High beam and daytime running lights work fine. I changed the bulbs and got the same results.
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Any pro tip to remove a fallen front marker bulb (inside headlight fixture)?
Was replacing the front left marker light on a 2012 VW Passat when the bulb just bumped off and fallen off the holder inside in headlight fixture.
Any tips on how to remove the bulb from the fixture ...
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Flickering headlight
I own 2014 ford fusion SE with halogen (H7) headlights.
There is a weird issue with drivers side lamp - sometimes it randomly flickers a bit and because of this reason bulbs go out fast. Bumpy road ...
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How can I brighten the illumination in front of the vehicle, if I'm forbidden from modifying the rental sedan? [closed]
Presume that the car rental agency forbids modifying rented sedans in any way. Then how can I acquire more frontal lumens, to illuminate the road more?
It didn't work to place a flashlight on the ...
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Audi A3 S-LINE 1,4 replacement dipped headlight beam
The light has gone on my car, and I recently went to halford to buy a bulb,
I typed by reg into their website and a list of bulbs where suggested.
I selected this one and asked them to fit it:
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Why are dashboard lights sometimes delayed
After turning on the headlights during driving it sometimes takes a while for the dashboard and tail lights to come on.
I tested the tail light fuse which was good. Noticed that when the dash and ...
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What are these reflector looking things?
I've recently got a new vehicle, and I noticed these plastic parts in the headlight cluster but not sure what they do, they look reflective but when I turned the headlights and indicators on but can't ...
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2003 Ford Focus headlight issue
I have a 2003 Ford Focus. The problem we are having is the high beams work with no problems BUT the low beams will come on at all.
The fuses are ok & have been replaced. The bulbs have been ...
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How to figure out the light bulb part number?
I have done quite a bit of research and still can't figure it out, so I feel stupid about this. I have also failed to take out the particular bulb myself, so I can't see back of the bulb. I need to ...
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How to remove accent/side light on Ford Focus mk2 headlight unit
Need to know how to remove the side running light on the headlight unit, located in the top corner of the unit on a ford focus mk2.5
Any help is appreciated
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What part of the headlight is this called?
Hi there.
There is a light bulb in the very top right hand corner of this light and I dont know what it would be called as it isn't classed as a headlight
Any help would be appreciated
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what causes my headlamps to stop turning off automatically?
i have a 2004 Toyota Tundra. just recently the headlights would not turn off automatically when i turned off the key and opened the door.
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Where do I find the fusible link in my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse V6?
The right headlight low beam circuit fails to provide power to the headlight; there was an intermittent short at the headlight connector between the ground and power leads.
The relay is operational ...
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Low Beams Don't Turn on. Is My Relay the Issue?
I have a 2003 Toyota Camry, and the low beams do not work. However, the high beams do work. This is my diagnosis.
I changed the low beam bulbs, and the low beams still don't work.
I checked the 15A ...
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99 Escalade ambient light sensor location?
On the newer escalades/denali's the ambient light sensor is on the center dash. However I can not locate it on the 1999-2000 escalade/denali. I'm hesitant to take off the whole dash to see if its ...
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2003 Ford Expedition XLT 4.6 headlights/interior lights failure
I changed my headlights (low/high/parking) to LED, didnt like though thay all worked. Then changed to Xenon HID Halogen, didnt like though they all worked. Change back to regular Halogen & now the ...
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Headlamp issue on buick
I have a 2006 Buick lacrosse, I was told that both headlights went out on the drivers side, low beams and high beams
I removed the locking straps to headlight, changed the bulbs. Reinstalled the ...
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How to replace '05 Sentra headlight w/o opening the hood
My kiddo's car has a busted passenger highlight due to him rearing ending someone. This accident has caused us not be be able to open the hood. At this point I don't want to replace the hood, just ...
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2010 honda cr v. When you turn headlamps off they stay on
2010 honda cr v se the headlight stay on. And some times come on when parked.
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1998 Accord headlight
I have a 1998 Honda Accord. The driver's side high and low beam work but passenger side high and low beam does not work. I swapped out relays and checked the fuses no joy.
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97 f 150 headlight problem
97 Ford f 150 Headlights High beams are low beams and low beams are high beams neither are very bright. Checked bulb in truck and it's a 9004 looked up what it calls for and it says 9007. Would this ...
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Headlamp Bulb for Porsche Boxster 986 2000
Are the bulbs for the main beam and dipped beam the same, as in one bulb does both or are they different?
When searching online at a couple of bulb websites, specifying either main or dipped seems to ...
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How can I rent a car with (1) adaptive (2) HID/LED headlights? [closed]
My grandparents drive slowly at night, but they still prefer adaptive and HID/LED headlights, as these add-ons can only help and their SUV is fitted with them. Presume that the rental car companies' ...
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2004 honda civic low beams not working but high beams work
My low beams wont work but every other lights work fine. I changed my light switch column, tested the fuses and relay, still not working. Is there anything more to check besides the wiring?
Thanks a ...
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Adaptive HID headlights not working after rain intake due to a crack in the housing from an impact. Can anything be salvaged or repaired?
I have a '13 Buick Lacrosse with a touring trim. It comes with adaptive HID headlights with a blue rings (whatever it is, it's very hard to find).
There is a rather large crack in the polycarbonate ...
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Passenger Headlight Dim and high beams even more dim
I own a 2008 Kia Rio. My passenger side headlight was extremely dim. And when I turned the brights on that light was even dimmer. As a result, I assumed it was a burnt out bulb. I went and replaced ...
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My 2005 honda accord 2.4L low beam will not turn off
My 2005 Honda accord 2.4L low beam will not shut off. I tried to remove the battery cable for the whole night , but this didn't fix the issue.
The light indicator on the dashboard will turn off by ...
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My car has bright headlights. How to prevent other drivers from flashing their brights at me?
I have a car with those very bright LED headlights. Often when I am driving at night, other drivers flash their brights at me because they believe I have left my brights on. Sometimes they get really ...
