Why are my low beams dim?
Most DIYers think they’ve got a bad headlight switch or a bad connection in the power feed. But most dim headlights are caused by a corroded ground wire. Just trace the wiring harness from the back of each headlight assembly and see where it connects to the vehicle body.
When driving at night you should dim your headlights when?
If you are driving with your high-beam lights on, you must dim them at least 500 ft from any oncoming vehicle, so you don’t blind the oncoming driver. You must use low-beam lights if you are within 200-300 ft of the vehicle you are following.
What causes one headlight to be brighter than the other?
Headlight Different Color To fix the problem where one of the headlights is dinner or brighter than the other, you will need to remove the dim bulb and replace it. If that doesn’t fix the problem, check the voltage to the bulb. A short or poor ground can cause the voltage to be less than 12 volts.
When did Subaru Outback Outback headlights burn out?
The 2011-2012 model years in particular seem to burn through an alarming number of headlights. Some owners have reported having to replace the bulbs three times within 36,000 miles. And to make matters worse?
Are there any problems with the Subaru Outback?
Subaru Outback owner Kathleen O’Neill filed a lawsuit after allegedly experiencing numerous failures of exterior lighting, especially the headlights. The lawsuit says O’Neill purchased a new 2011 Subaru Outback and by the end of 2011, the left front headlight had failed followed by the right headlight in February 2012. …
Why does my Subaru Outback light keep bouncing?
The oils and dirt on your skin transfer to the bulb which then creates hot-spots and shortens the bulb’s life considerably. If you have a bumpy commute or live on a dirt road, the transferred vibration could cause the lights to bounce.
Why do legacy and Outback headlights fail so often?
So all headlights burn out, but the 2010-12 Outback and Legacy fail at a much higher rate. Some owners have to replace them every other month and there’s a couple theories why. Subaru’s “auto mode” is much more aggressive than it has to be. A number of Subaru owners have said that the their “auto” lights are too sensitive.