What to do if the car lights dim
The light is the “window of the soul” of the car, it is the display of the driver's intention, and in the dark night, it can also point you to the way forward. Therefore, restoring and improving the performance of car lights can play an immeasurable role in driving safety and comfort.
Lighting restoration
Whether it is the front headlight or the rear headlight, as long as it does not light up, it means that the bulb has burned out and must be replaced. But if it is not completely broken, it is just that the brightness is reduced, and the lights are red and dim, and it cannot be taken lightly, because this may be a precursor to failure, and the reduced lighting capacity is also a major hidden danger to safe driving.
There are several reasons for the decrease in brightness. The usual one is the accumulation of dirt on the astigmatism glass or reflector of the lamp. At this time, all that needs to be done is to remove the dirt with a flannel or lens paper. Another reason is that the charging capacity of the battery is reduced, and the brightness is not enough due to insufficient power. In this case, a new battery needs to be replaced. There is another possibility that the wiring is aging or the wire is too thin, which causes the resistance to increase and affects the power supply. This situation not only affects the operation of the bulb, but even causes the wiring to overheat and cause a fire.
Improve the light source of your car
The usual driving environment and personal driving habits determine which part of the car's lights need to be strengthened.
Headlights:
Generally speaking, friends who often drive at night should consider replacing a pair of higher brightness headlights. In this way, in the dark night, enough brightness can help you see all the details of the road, and it can also let you You see further. If conditions permit, you can even replace a pair of xenon headlights (hid). Xenon lamps not only have sufficient brightness and long life, but also have a feature: the color temperature is very high, and the color temperature close to daylight is also a kind of protection for the driver's eyes.
Rear lights:
Don't underestimate the taillights of the car. If the taillights of the car fail, it is very easy to cause a rear-end collision. Generally speaking, as long as it is not a malfunction, there are not many options for upgrading the taillights. In addition to installing a transparent lamp housing to increase the viewing, it is a good choice to replace the traditional light bulb with an LED luminous body. Not only does the brightness of the LED increase, but the response time is also better than the traditional one. The light bulb has been shortened, which means that when you step on the brake pedal, the led brake light can light up earlier than ordinary light bulbs, so that the trailing vehicle has more preparation time.
If your car is not equipped with a third brake light, you can also install one. Because the third brake light is installed at a higher position, it is convenient for trailing vehicles to observe your dynamics.
Fog lights:
Fog lights are often referred to as spotlights. As the name suggests, the main purpose of fog lights is to ensure the driver’s sight in bad weather and to ensure that others can see you. Nowadays, many manufacturers install fog lights only to make the front bumper more beautiful. The quality of the fog lamp used is relatively inferior. Like the headlights, in addition to replacing fog lights with sufficient brightness, choosing a pair of hid xenon fog lights is also a good choice.
Rear lights for reversing:
Reversing in the dark is really a headache, especially for drivers with poor eyesight. The weak light of the original reversing lights is really not much help. At this time, you need a pair of reversing rear lights. This is an independent lamp installed in the middle or below the rear bumper. It will automatically light up when you put down the reverse gear. Its powerful brightness makes you reverse at night. Don't worry about it anymore