Is the HighBeam the same bulb as the headlight?
In some Pontiacs, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb (and vise versa). Some Pontiacs have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights.
What to do if your high beam light is not working?
Check your owner’s manual to be sure which kind of high beam bulb you need and get familiar with the fuse box in case the high beams stop working. Finally, practice using a digital multimeter so you can rule out electrical problems before replacing other components. A blown high beam headlight bulb, an easy fix.
How does a high beam light bulb work?
Get familiar with the fuses and relays that control your headlights. The headlight switch usually doesn’t control the headlight bulbs directly, but through one or more relays. The headlight switch powers a relay, which powers the headlight bulb. This protects the headlight switch from the high current used by the high beam headlights.
When to change the headlight on a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?
The video above shows you to replace the headlight in your 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out – for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs.
Why are the high beams on my car not working?
If the high beams function but don’t seem to light your way, especially if you drive an older vehicle with polycarbonate headlight lenses, your car may be a victim of headlight fogging. This isn’t simply scuffing, but an actual chemical change from polycarbonate’s exposure to solar ultraviolet light and caustic exhaust emissions.
When do you switch off your high beams?
The intense oncoming light is painful to eyes and mentally discomforting; you simply can’t see much for a couple of precious moments. And second, motor-vehicle laws in most states require you to switch off your high-beams and refrain from flashing your high-beams within 500 feet of other traffic.
When is it safe to use high beams?
First, high-beams are actually less effective in certain weather conditions. And second, it’s not safe, because we share the roadway with other drivers.
How tall are the high beams on a car?
Your high-beams, which are typically activated either by pushing or pulling the turn-signal stalk, are more powerful: They project light about 350 to 500 feet, depending on your lighting system’s