troubleshooting headlights? master them in minutes!
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There are times and many instances where the headlights of your car gives you issues. You are not sure on what to do. If you are traveling in the dark and the lights go off this causes more distress and panic. The best thing you should do is be aware of how to troubleshoot headlights when the need arises. If help is not at hand you can set things right without delays and hassles at all!TRANSCRIPT
Are The Headlights Of Your Car Creating Problems??
Did it go off while travelling in the dark leaving you in a distressful and panicky
situation??
JUST FOLLOW THE STEPS WHEN THESE HAPPEN:
KEEP CALM ANDDON’T PANIC
When one of the
headlights do not work
Causes
• Limited life of your car bulb(5 to 6 yrs)
• Exposed to tension and vibration due to rough roads
Remedies
• Inspect electrical connector
• Check for signs of corrosion or loose connection
• Replace non functional bulb
When Beams of your
headlight does not
illuminate the road Properly
Causes
• Charging problem of the car
Remedy
• Keep engine idle• Check charging voltage• Ideal battery voltage:
13.5volts – 14.5 volts• Less than the above
specified no. Means charging problems
When one of the Xenon Headlights do not Work
Causes
• Bad headlight bulb• Loose or corroded bulb
socket or headlamp housing
Remedy
• Swap the bulbs• Swap the igniter• For wiring fault check ground
connection
When Both the Headlights are Not Working
Causes
• Bad module• Bad switch• Fuse• Faults in wire
Remedy
• Read owners manual carefully to locate main fuse, main switch
• Inspect main fuse• Inspect main switch
You have mastered troubleshooting headlights!!
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