How long does the bulb failure warning light stay on?
The warning light can be ON for 30min, then automatically OFF for a couple of hours, then ON again. I checked all exterior lights when the warning light was ON: head lights (low and high beam), parking lights, turning lights, braking lights and rear night lights were all OK. Has anybody met the same problem as I have?
Why does my dash say dipped Headlight left?
If the dipped headlight error on your dash changes from “Dipped Headlight Left” to “Dipped Headlight Right” (or vice versa) then you know that the issue lies in either the bulb or ballasts. You should order one new bulb and one new ballast (using the links in this post) and replace the bad side and you should be good.
When does a dipped headlight bulb come out?
If you get the “headlight bulb out” message, see your headlights “flicker” on/off occasionally, or notice that your dipped headlight error only comes on in cold weather or at first start up, it’s likely your headlight bulbs may be on their way out.
What kind of car has a bulb failure warning light?
It’s a 2012 and the first time it occured, I took to my dealer, the service FOREMAN took my car home with him for the weekend and had all these things hooked to the car while it was running. The car was continuously having a “ticke tape” of warnings:
When does the bulb failure light turn on?
The bulb failure light turns on when any exterior light on your car isn’t working. It’s important to fix this so others can see your car’s position. Is it safe to drive with the bulb failure light on? Average rating from 156 customers who received a Warning Light is on Inspection.
If the dipped headlight error on your dash changes from “Dipped Headlight Left” to “Dipped Headlight Right” (or vice versa) then you know that the issue lies in either the bulb or ballasts. You should order one new bulb and one new ballast (using the links in this post) and replace the bad side and you should be good.
What to do when your license plate bulb goes bad?
Some harder bulbs to find include license plate bulbs, turn signals on the side mirrors, the yellow parking lights at the front of the vehicle, and the tail lights at the back that come on with the headlights. When you find the bad bulb, replace it and the warning light should turn off.
If you get the “headlight bulb out” message, see your headlights “flicker” on/off occasionally, or notice that your dipped headlight error only comes on in cold weather or at first start up, it’s likely your headlight bulbs may be on their way out.