What to do if your headlight is burning?
Inspect the inside of the pigtail for damage. If there are signs of burning or melting, there may be an issue with your vehicle’s electrical system. Twist the headlight and pull it backward to remove it. Rotate the back of the headlight bulb counter clockwise to release it from the plastic headlight housing.
What to do when your low beam headlight blows out?
You can often tell when a headlight blows out while you’re driving, but confirm which bulb has actually blown out by leaving your headlights on and getting out of the vehicle to check. Then get back in your vehicle and turn on your high beams. Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not.
Can a headlight bulb burn out at the same time?
Even though both of your headlight bulbs have been exposed to the exact same conditions, they usually won’t fail at exactly the same time. So it’s actually pretty common to have one bulb burn out before the other.
Can a blown fuse cause a headlight to blow out?
No. Your headlights should be powered independently from one another and blowing out one should not have any affect on the headlight on the other side of your car. If both of your headlights are out, they may have both blown out, or there may be an electrical issue with the vehicle. A blown headlight fuse is also a likely culprit. Thanks!
Inspect the inside of the pigtail for damage. If there are signs of burning or melting, there may be an issue with your vehicle’s electrical system. Twist the headlight and pull it backward to remove it. Rotate the back of the headlight bulb counter clockwise to release it from the plastic headlight housing.
You can often tell when a headlight blows out while you’re driving, but confirm which bulb has actually blown out by leaving your headlights on and getting out of the vehicle to check. Then get back in your vehicle and turn on your high beams. Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not.
What causes a headlight bulb to burn out quickly?
Don’t handle the bulb with your bare fingers. Oils can cause bulbs to burn out quickly. Handle all headlight bulbs with surgical gloves and replace any existing bulbs that may have been handled incorrectly. The problem could be in your installation process.
No. Your headlights should be powered independently from one another and blowing out one should not have any affect on the headlight on the other side of your car. If both of your headlights are out, they may have both blown out, or there may be an electrical issue with the vehicle. A blown headlight fuse is also a likely culprit. Thanks!