Your headlights aren’t usually used as often as most of your car’s components, but they can still wear out or get damaged. Good headlights are essential for safe driving at night, as they allow you to see the road ahead and any pedestrians or other vehicles. If you need new headlights, your friendly Chrysler dealer can install them for you. These are a few signs your headlights could be failing.
Old Headlight Bulbs
A bulb is consumable, in that it will be used up and need replacement. There are a variety of bulbs available, and depending on the type, they can last from 500 hours to 30,000 hours. This equates to 21 to 1,250 days of continual operation. In practice, a bulb will last longer than this as the headlights are usually only used for a very limited period.
When a bulb reaches the end of its useful life, it will usually start to dim or flicker. These are clues that it’s time to get new bulbs. We can quickly and easily replace worn bulbs, and we can change the type of bulb if you prefer. Our technicians can advise you on the best type of bulb for your Chevy.
Your Bulbs Keep Blowing
As we’ve seen, headlights are not replaced very often. Their very limited daily use means they shouldn’t be replaced in less than a year under normal circumstances. If you find you’re replacing bulbs more frequently, this is a sign of a problem. The usual cause is a fault or damage to the electrical system. We advise visiting our service department so we can investigate the problem.
One possible cause of failing bulbs is a damaged alternator. Headlight bulbs require a consistent supply of power, and a worn alternator won’t provide that. Constant fluctuations in electrical supply can cause the bulbs to blow. The problem could also be caused by a damaged relay, water in the headlight cavity, or a bad headlight switch. We’ll identify the problem and fix it.
Discolored Lenses
A clear plastic lens covers each headlight cavity. The lens protects the bulb from damage, dirt, and especially water. Water in the headlight cavity can rapidly rust the bulb socket or cause shorts and other electrical problems for your car.
Discolored lenses are caused by age and sunlight damage, and the lens will turn from clear to vaguely opaque. This limits the reach of the headlight beams and makes driving more dangerous. We can quickly replace one or both lenses to fix this problem.
Driving with malfunctioning headlights can lead to an accident. Call us today at All American CDJR of Odessa and we’ll fix the problem.
Connect with us
