Has the road ahead been looking dimmer lately? If so, your headlights may be in need of replacement. Deteriorating headlight performance can affect your safety on the road and lead to costly repairs. So look out for signs of failing lights and visit your Chrysler dealer for new headlights.
1. Flickering or Intermittent Headlights
If one or both of your headlights randomly flicker, cut in and out, or turn off completely, faulty wiring is the likely culprit. Corroded or loose connectors, bad relays, exposed wires, or electrical shorts can also cause the headlights to flicker.
This inconsistent lighting pattern is dangerous when driving in the dark and can cause visual fatigue. You should have the CDJR technician replace the headlights and fix the faulty electrical connection.
2. Dim or Yellowish Headlights
Over time, the plastic lenses on headlight assemblies tend to oxidize and become foggy. This causes the light beam to appear yellow with reduced output. Since the fogginess happens slowly, you may not notice a gradual decline in brightness.
Even if you polish the lenses with plastic cleaner, deterioration will still continue. The best remedy is to replace the entire headlight assembly with new lenses.
3. One Headlight Has Burned Out
It’s easy to miss that one of your headlights has burned out, especially if the other one still works fine. The bulb’s filament could have deteriorated faster, causing it to burn out. Electrical issues like a short or bad connector could also cause one headlight to fail. If the headlights are old, you should consider replacing both, as the remaining one will likely burn out soon after the first.
4. Low Beams Don’t Work
If your low beams are out, but the high beams work, chances are the low beams have burned out. Low beams are used for normal nighttime driving, so they tend to see a lot of use compared to high beams. Unfortunately, if the low beams aren’t working, you shouldn’t rely on high beams for normal driving, as they will blind oncoming traffic.
Low- and high-beam bulbs have separate filaments, so one can burn out while leaving the other intact. A technician can check the bulbs and replace the burned bulb or the entire headlight housing, depending on the type of lights you have. They should also check the vehicle for electrical faults that could be affecting the wiring.
Maximize your safety on the road by replacing headlights as soon as these problems occur. Contact John Hinderer CDJR to order new factory headlights for your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM vehicle.
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