Signs You Need New Headlights From Your Hyundai Dealer

Your headlights are the best, and sometimes only, way to see your way when you’re driving at night. In a town or city, you’ll get some help from the street lights, but this doesn’t replace the need for good, working headlights. In time, you’ll need new headlights, and your Hyundai dealer can install them for you. These are some of the signs that your headlights may be failing.

Dim Headlights

If you turn on your headlights and all you get is a dim glow instead of a bright beam, your bulbs may be failing. This is usually the most obvious sign that it’s time to change your bulbs. Headlight bulbs have a varied lifespan depending on the type you have installed. Their average life varies from 500 hours to 30,000 hours.

We can test your bulbs and replace them if they’re wearing out. We advise replacing both bulbs, even if only one of them is dim. The reason for this is bulbs are installed in pairs, and if one fails, the second will most likely blow in a couple of days. If you’re thinking of installing longer-life bulbs, our technicians will be happy to advise you on the best bulbs for your Hyundai model.

Blown Bulbs

A dead headlight bulb is a definite sign that you need replacements. If your bulb has failed within its average life, there’s no cause for concern. Should you find you have to replace a bulb more than once a year, there’s some other problem causing the failures. Bulbs can fail due to alternator problems, blown fuses, wiring issues, and corrosion in the bulb socket.

One of the main causes of early bulb failure is a worn alternator. The alternator produces your car’s electrical power. When your alternator gets older, it produces less power to supply all your car’s needs. Your headlights will be supplied with only enough power to light up. Headlights need a constant, consistent power supply, and the reduced power will cause them to blow.

Damaged Lenses

Your headlight bulbs are protected by clear plastic lenses. The lenses protect the bulb and electrical wiring from water, dirt, and other debris. They can, however, get damaged due to sand, stones, or other material that’s thrown up from the road surface. A small crack in the lens can allow water inside, and water can cause a variety of damage.

Moisture can build up on the inside of a lens and turn it foggy. Water can also cause corrosion to the bulb socket or the electrical wiring. We can replace the lens and clean the wiring and recess to fix this problem.

If you’re experiencing headlight problems, call us immediately at Crain Hyundai of Fort Smith.
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