Car lights are an essential part of maintaining the safety and security of your vehicle on the road, especially at night. While headlight technology isn’t overly complicated, there are a lot of different ways headlights can fail. Therefore, if you find that your headlights have suddenly stopped working, it’s important to note the type of failure you’re dealing with and go from there. In this month’s blog, we’ve compiled common light issues that can come like a bolt from the blue and what to do in such cases.

Dynamo Fixture

The dynamo provides direct current through the electrical system of the vehicle with the help of the commuter. In case of a problem with the charging system of the dynamo, there are important parts that will be affected, such as the engine cooling fan as well as the lights. Furthermore, the task of the car dynamo is not limited to that. It also recharges the battery, which is necessary to start the engine of the vehicle. 

Where exactly do you begin? Well, don’t procrastinate and go consult an auto repair shop. 

The Battery

The battery is an essential element that is necessary for the car to operate and the engine to run. But if the battery malfunctions, is poorly charged, or the end of its life is approaching, this affects the illumination strength of the lights. Therefore, your headlights dimming may be a clear indication of a problem with the car battery and that it needs to be charged or replaced.

Related: Learn more about how to jump start a car’s battery here.

A Battery Wire Disconnection Might Be the Blame!

Typically, fuse shortages of the ground wires or some other connections between their poles weaken the light and affect the performance of the headlights or tail lights. However, if your car has no lights at all, the problem is an electrical disruption. We recommend you to start with the fuses and then check all the connectors in the wiring leading to the taillights. Also, check your vehicle service manual for adjustment procedures. If the issue is still not palpable, don’t dilly-dally and take your vehicle to the nearest auto shop in your area.

Conclusion

You may be surprised by the low intensity in the performance of your car lights, especially the headlights. And sometimes, the poor lighting may be evidence of a bigger malfunction in the car, which needs to be maintained immediately so that the car does not break down and stop working completely. The next time you notice a teeny-tiny light issue with your vehicle, call on the local mechanics at Mike’s Brake & Alignment Shop in Fort Worth, TX. Visit our auto shop or check out our website for more information.