The last thing you needs is to suddenly not have enough light to see the road ahead, especially at night or in bad weather conditions. Failing headlights that don’t work properly will severy impair your vision. Below are signs from your VW dealer that warn you when your Golf, Jetta, or Taos needs new headlights.
Does Your Volkswagen Need New Headlights From Your VW Dealer?
Your Headlights Are Dim and Fade
When headlight bulbs are old, they grow dimmer and slowly start to fade until they don’t provide enough light for you to see the road ahead clearly. When your car’s headlights have lost their luster and are not shining as brightly as they used to, it’s time to start thinking of replacing the bulbs.
You can also check if the dimness is not due to dirty or damaged headlight covers blocking the light. If you’ve replaced the bulbs and the light is still dim, it could be due to a wiring issue. Ask your Volkswagen technician to inspect your headlights to determine what is causing the problem.
Your Headlights Are Flickering
Headlights randomly flicker on and off when the bulb filament is damaged or worn, and the bulb is on its way out. Get the headlight bulb replaced as soon as possible before it burns out completely. When headlights flicker, it doesn’t always mean you need to get a new bulb. The flickering can also be due to a faulty battery connection, socket, or bad harness that your Volkswagen technician will expertly repair.
One of Your Headlights Is Out
When one headlight bulb is out, it’s a sure sign that it’s time to replace both bulbs. Usually, headlight bulbs are replaced in pairs, and when one burns out, the other one has already started to dim, and it won’t be long before it also burns out. Replace both bulbs as soon as possible to ensure you get an even spread of light and better visibility at night and in inclement weather.
You Have High Beam Problems
If your low beams work perfectly but not your high beams, it could be due to a burnt-out bulb, a blown fuse, or a wiring issue. If you’ve replaced the bulbs, checked the fuses, and the high beams are still not working, your Volkswagen technician will quickly sort out the problem.
You Are Frequently Replacing Bulbs
If you change your headlight bulbs frequently, there might be a corroded socket or a loose connection. Ask your Volkswagen technician to inspect your headlights and determine what is causing the problem.
Your Are Struggling With Blown Fuses
Headlights that continue to cause problems and constantly burn out and hassles with blown fuses are symptoms of an electrical issue. Your Volkswagen technician must thoroughly inspect your car’s electrical system to repair the problem.
If you have problems with your car’s headlights, stop at Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville today. The skilled Volkswagen technicians will sort out your headlight issues fast and effectively.
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