Why do my interior lights dim when headlights on?

Why do my interior lights dim when headlights on?

When dashboard lights go dim when the headlights are turned on, it’s usually because modern vehicles automatically adjust the dashboard brightness because of the current time of the day. Try adjusting your vehicle’s dimmer switch to restore the light levels to your desired brightness.

When I rev my engine the lights get brighter?

The most likely cause for the symptoms described above is a low voltage supply. This will often cause the engine control unit to function a little abnormally, causing the headlights to be dim. The first thing to check in rectifying the problem is the condition of the battery.

Can a Subaru Outback have very dim headlights?

I have a 2008 Outback with very dim low beams, the rest of the lights are fine. Click to expand… You’re talking to an eight year old post made by someone who hasn’t posted since that point. But do check out the remedies suggested in this thread, and let us know how it goes. I’ve done a recent lens polish on my 2008, BTW, and it helped a lot.

Are there high beams on a Subaru Outback?

Because of the DRLs, you can drive with the switch rotated to ‘parking lights’ and the DRLs are still on – but of course the high beams don’t activate in that mode. I used to hate the headlights on my ’99.

What are the fog lights on a Subaru Outback?

The fog lights provided most, if not all, of the lighting without resorting to high beams. Once I gained access to the bulb socket area, I released the paperclip type fastener and twisted the bulb and socket out of the headlight unit. I examined it and saw a small tab that had to be aligned.

Are there any videos for polishing the lenses on the Subaru Outback?

The outer casing doesn’t look too bad, but the lens on the low beams are pretty foggy. Do you know of any videos for polishing the lenses on the 2008? The outer casing doesn’t look too bad, but the lens on the low beams are pretty foggy. Click to expand… Just get one of these kits and follow the instructions.