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!

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Are The Headlights Of Your Car Creating Problems??

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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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