Why are my headlights out at the same time?

Why are my headlights out at the same time?

If both headlights are out at the same time, the problem is likely to be electrical. To troubleshoot, start with the easiest thing to fix and work from there. Even if you manage to get the lights working again, check other potential problems to prevent a recurrence.

What should I do if my headlight light is not working?

The best way to do this is to turn the headlight switch on, connect the negative lead on your meter to a known good ground, and touch the positive lead to each headlight connector terminal. One of the terminals should show battery voltage, and the other two should show nothing if the problem is burned out bulbs.

Why are my high intensity discharge ( HID ) headlights not working?

High intensity discharge (HID) headlights can also fail due to other associated components. Neither of the headlights work. The cause: Burned out bulbs, or an issue with power or ground. The fix: Check for power and ground, and fix if necessary. Otherwise, replace the bulbs.

When did I Buy my 2004 Honda Odyssey?

(16) (0) I absolutely love my 2004 Honda Odyssey! I bought her in 2006 used and have only had to replace ignition switch and door lock assembly ($500 total). This van runs my 3 kids around town through rain, sleet, snow and sunshine and still runs like brand new with 121K miles on it.

Is the Honda Odyssey transmission starting to fail?

We had our 2004 Honday Odyssey transmission fail around 90K miles and after 50K miles the rebuild is now starting to fail again. We were stupid and didn’t look back at reviews at the time – we should have because we of course now know this was a known problem.

Is the Honda Odyssey a good car to buy?

So nice to know a Honda dealership salesperson would sell you a vehicle they knew had problems. It’s not a terrible vehicle but having the transmission problems is unacceptable. We don’t buy another honda regardless.

What to do when both head lights stop working at the same time?

When that happens, the operational lifespan of your headlight capsule will be severely compromised, and the only fix is to replace the headlight assembly. When both headlights stop working at the same time, the bulbs usually aren’t at fault.

What to do if your headlight does not work?

Make sure the ground wire from the light socket housing to the car frame is making a good connection. Pull out the headlight relay if the headlights still do not work. Shake it. If the relay rattles, it needs to be replaced.

Why are my high beam headlights not working?

In the case of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, or Xenon headlights, there’s an additional component. To get the xenon and salts to plasma state, the HID generator bumps the voltage up to 30,000 V, then stabilizes around 90 V when the bulb is in operation. If the generator fails, the bulb won’t light.

Why is my halogen head light not working?

Don’t touch any part of a Halogen replacement with your fingers except the base. Oil from your fingers on the glass bulb can cause the headlight to fail prematurely. If both lights are out, replace them both.

In the case of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, or Xenon headlights, there’s an additional component. To get the xenon and salts to plasma state, the HID generator bumps the voltage up to 30,000 V, then stabilizes around 90 V when the bulb is in operation. If the generator fails, the bulb won’t light.

What should I do if my headlight bulb fails?

If you have multiple headlight bulb failures, make sure you are especially clean when doing the job. If at all possible, don’t touch the glass portion of the bulb at all. If necessary, handle the bulb with clean latex or nitrile gloves. Finally, if the bulb is dirty, clean it with a fresh alcohol pad before installation.

What should the voltage be for HID headlights?

Always handle Xenon HID headlights with care. In the case of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, or Xenon headlights, there’s an additional component. To get the xenon and salts to plasma state, the HID generator bumps the voltage up to 30,000 V, then stabilizes around 90 V when the bulb is in operation.