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I have a 2016 Mazda BT50
I just installed a pair of aftermarket LED headlights from Big Red. While installing them I made sure not to touch any of the important parts and just handle the main part. After installation I turn ...
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Does aftermarket 12v automotive headlights need regulated voltage?
I am converting an old 12VAC headlight system to 12VDC to use aftermarket LED headlights(H4 socket). Now commercially available LED headlights obviously have drivers in them to control the currents in ...
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Replace HID headlamp assembly with halogen assembly (downgrade)
I have a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. Both headlamps have large amounts of the chrome reflective material flaking off (see Debris in headlamp assembly, fire hazard?). I need to replace the units ...
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Replacing D3S Xenon head light bulb myself
Hi one of my low beam head lights is not working, got a quote from my dealer, came back at around $360 for a single bulb and $550 in total including labour. Think that is a total rip off. So I am ...
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Geely EC7 2013 automatic transmission D,N,R,P blinking
From past a month i am having an issue with my car transmission D,N,R,P all blinking then i have to turn off the engine and start again. Sometimes turning off doesn't solve the problem then i have to ...
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Car acts like battery is dead but then starts
My daughter is away at college. She called me the other day and said her car wouldn't lock with the fob or the button inside. Then when she tried to start it it wouldn't start. Acted like battery was ...
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Trying to run drl an turn signals 2 switches
I'm trying to run daytime running lights an turn signals - so I have a switch for drl lights an a switch for turn signals - how would I wire it so the drl shut off when the turn signal is activated? ...
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Dim Tail Light and Non-Working Indicator on tow hitch bike carrier with 13-Pin to 7-Pin Adapter
During our vacation in the Netherlands, I purchased a second-hand bike carrier (Twinny Load) that mounts onto the tow hitch. Both the car (a VW Passat B6) and the bike carrier are from the Netherlands....
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Honda CR-V 2005 - top stop light mounting
I'm sorting a few things with my father-in-law's 2005 Honda CR-V. Recently the rear window (on the tailgate) was smashed. He had it replaced, however now I'm struggling to understand how the centre ...
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2012 Honda CRV headlight issue
January 2024, I replaced my driver's side headlight as the low beam was not working, but the high beam was.
Pulling the bulb out, it showed a burnt filament and I replaced the bulb no problem. However,...
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2004 Durango brake lights
Just bought this Durango and brake lights didn't work, there were fuses missing,I replaced, bulbs look good yet no brake lights
Oh and also bought new brake light switch hooked it to connector yet ...
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2012 Mazda 6 Low Beams Blindspot
I just changed both of the low beam bulbs. Ever since there is a large blind spot right down the center whenever I am driving at night where it is not safe to drive. It’s as though the low beams are ...
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Base coat wipe dried when i got to second headlight. And didnt wait for base coat to dry before applying sealing
I used the turtlewax headlight restoration to clean headlights. I watched a video instead of instructions and did one headlight at a time so by the time I got to the second headlight the base coat ...
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Right side parking and tail lights + dash indicator + lights buzzer not working
On my 2nd gen. 2002 Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago (ACR30), a weird issue occurred: at the same time, these four lights-related items stopped working:
parking light (RH)
tail light (RH)
parking lights ...
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Name of white lights above truck rear window
2010 Silveraro 1500
There are exterior white lights above the rear window that illuminate when I turn this knob clockwise when the truck is off.
What are those lights called?
I ask because I want to ...
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Trailer running lights not working
I have a vintage boat trailer for a 12-foot aluminum boat.
Last year, the lights worked as expected. But this year, the signal lights work on both sides, but the running lights don't work.
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Connect backrack work lights to cigarette lighter extension cord
2010 Silverado 1500
I have two LED Flood lights mounted to the headache rack of my truck: Alpena TREKTEC MR12 LED Flood/Light Pods, 1,100 Lumens, 2-pk (1 amp & 12 watts per light).
I plan to use ...
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Low beam on one head light doesnt work but high does
2018 Toyota Yaris iA. Noticed one of my headlights was out so I swapped the bulb and nothing. Then noticed high beam worked. Tried old bulb again and high beam worked. So bulb doesn't seem to be issue....
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Mechanism used to automatically turn on headlights?
2010 Silverado 1500
When the headlights are in AUTO mode, the headlights automatically turn on when it’s dark at night.
What mechanism is used to sense the light level to turn on the headlights? Where ...
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No chime when headlights accidently left on
2010 Silverado 1500
Normally, I drive with the headlights in AUTO mode. But when it's rainy or foggy during the day, the lights don't automatically come on, even though they're needed, so I enable ...
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Hella 450 foglights not working, possible ground issues?
Trying to diagnose where I went wrong in wiring my Hella 450s in my 1992 Toyota Camry LE:
Lights themselves are grounded to the bolts on the front fenders, new 10mm steel bolts with copper washers, ...
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Blinker/Marker light issue
Just recently got this issue while replacing the headlight housings on my 03’ Chevy S10.
After I replaced them i noticed the right side blinker/marker light bulb had gone out, so i went to O’Reillys ...
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Hyundai Accent X3 Dashboard/Instrument panel bulbs
I have a Hyundai Accent X3 and want to change its instrument panel/dashboard light bulbs. It has 14V 1.4W bulbs (type 74 I guess), they are equal to T5 size but my T5 bulbs are 12V 1.2W (incandescent, ...
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Debris in headlamp assembly, fire hazard?
I just finished replacing my HIDs on my 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. Aside from having to remove the front end it was quite easy.
However, as I was replacing one of the bulbs I noticed what I think ...
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2015 Mazda CX-5 High Beams
The high beams on my 2015 Mazda CX-5 stopped working for no apparent reason. I've already changed the bulbs, the fuse, the relay, and the switch on the column, to no avail? I'm now at a loss, other ...
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High center brake light polarity reversed?
My center brake light's polarity is unusual: the side sleeve of the bulb gets +12V and the dot at the bottom (electrical contact) gets 0V ground. All the other fittings (brake lights, reversing lights,...
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Can anyone help me identify this ballast. Is it a AC ballast or a DC ballast?
I have this ballast in my car for Xenon lights. One of the bulb needs replacement and i checked online for the new HID bulb and found out that there are two types (AC and DC)of Ballast and bulbs. I’m ...
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My low beams don’t turn on when I try to turn them on, but when I turn on my high beams the low beams turn on as well. 2003 Honda Accord
I checked all my fuses inside the car and under the hood with a multimeter, and they seem to all be good. What could be the problem here? My working theory is that there’s either some sort of wiring ...
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2005 Toyota Camry Auto Headlights stay on about 20 minutes
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. The auto headlights stay on about 20 minutes after turning the car off. This MAY have started when I replaced the alternator, but I can't say for certain. Any ideas on what ...
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Left headlight turns off after starting car
Issue
The left headlight on my 2005 Chevy Malibu seems to have a mind of its own. It turns on when I unlock the car, and it also stays on for a bit when I shut the engine off and get out of the car, ...
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Headlight Restoration Question
I spent some time with a headlight restoration kit today...the process for them all is prtty muchthe same:
1 - clean headlights with soapy water, or whatever, and rinse.
2 - remove oxidation and rinse....
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I was on my way from Boston to Brockton and my engine light came on
I checked the gas cap and it’s fine. I called my mechanic who was too busy to talk to me and his assistant said it could be anything or nothing. I have to pick up my grandson in Norton from school and ...
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Dimmed headlights stopped working on Corsa B
Driving along the freeway one night, my headlights stopped working.
I had been flicking between brights and dims for a while and then suddenly the dims just didn't come on.
I had to drive with my ...
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Both of my headlight are not working
My car is Honda Jazz 2057 Reg.
The high beam for both side are working fine. Only the normal beam on both side are not working. The normal beam and the high beam are from the same lamp.
I have checked ...
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Motorcycle "melting" S2 bulbs
My motorcycle (Keeway Superlight 125) has been burning headlight bulbs (S2, BA20d bayonet) at an impressive rate (one every a few months). By inspecting the bulbs I noticed that the little "...
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BMW flickering lights and overvoltage
I have a bmw e90 320d 2005, pre LCI. Since few weeks I noticed flickering interior lights (normal light not LED), when the car is running, when I turn off the engine they are working normal. The car ...
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Light flicker dimming aftermarket stereo
My relative hook up after Market stereo,amp and subwoofer it worked for six months than all of a sudden my headlights and interior lights start flicker dimming and that's just turning the power to the ...
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Left front headlight on a 2023 crv does not turn on. Anyone knows the fuse location. Hondas manual does not show it
Need location for the fuses that control the left front headlight on a 2023 Honda crv.
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Dashboard lights don’t go dim when headlights are on
I noticed sometimes my dashboard lights don’t go dim when I turn on headlights. Do you know why that can happen?
Lexus RX 3500,
2007
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How do I detach the connector from this headlight assembly to replace the bulb?
I want to replace a broken headlight bulb in a European 1999 Mazda MX-5 NB 1.6L (also known as a Miata mark II). How do I detach the power connector so that I can get to the light fixture?
The ...
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Passat B6 FSI Light/Tail light/ Blinker Diagram
I own an 2006 Passat B6 FSI (150 hp) and I want to have a look on wiring diagram. For me is interesting to know voltage when:
Tail ligt is ON
Brake is pressed
Blinker is ON
And what happen when I ...
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Headlight issues with 2009 Camry
The problem Im having with my 09 Camry is super dim low beams. The high beams work great but can't even see 10 feet ahead with lows. Fuses aren't blown and so far I've changed the housings the bulbs ...
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Add LED Light to Car Interior Light
I have a Nissan X-Trail 2015 which has two light bulbs as front interior light.
This light is very weak, so I thinking about adding my own LED panel, which contains 16 LEDs and 4x 100 resistors. This ...
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What is this headlight adapter called?
A really simple question. I have Jeep Compass 2012 and it has this adapter for the main headlights. I assume it's an original OEM part although happy to be corrected.
Either way, what is it ...
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Eastern beaver h4 relay kit motorcycle, capacitor before the high beam to power relay switch
Everything works fine except the relay doesn't get any power to the high beam switch if the revs are above tickover. I'm thinking of adding a capacitor some where to just get a bit of power to the ...
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Why does my abs lights stay on 90percent of the time but when they do go off I know know that the next time I brake I'm going to slide all over road
I just bought a car and now I won't drive it because I'm scared at this point....my ABS lights stay on all the time except every now and then when I'm driving they will go off but when this happens ...
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What is the equivalent to the genuine headlight bulb
My car is Kia Sportage 2018
I noticed that one of the headlights is not working
I managed to open that myself and tried to find in the supermarket the bulb that fits
after googling my car model I ...
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Honda Dylan 125 - dipped beam issue
Any help on this would be very appreciated.
Dipped beam turns on when the scooter is turned on. So it doesn’t seem to be a bulb or fuse issue. However, as soon as I start the ignition it turns off. ...
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One of my daytime running lights don’t work In the day time but in the night time it turns on
I have a 2017 Camaro and one my DRL doesn’t light up in the day but works in the night time perfectly fine. Also if I switch my lights to Manual they both turn on but the bad one isn’t as bright
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No low beams on 2014 Ford Escape
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0L
Both low beams went out at once. They went out while driving. Turning the car off and on again fixed it once. Then it happened again and they are out for good.
I ...
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