Headlights, likecarThe eyes of the driver show the intention of the driver, especially in the dark night, it can also point you forward. Therefore, it is very important to take good care of the eyes of the car. It is an extremely quick and simple task to check the bulbs of lamps outside the car for burnout failures. However, it is not so simple to perform a comprehensive system maintenance on the exterior lamps. Timely maintenance of exterior lights is very important to the driver, because it not only affects the comfort of driving, but also directly affects the safety of driving. It’s often difficult for car owners to be aware of headlights,taillight,Turn signalOr the parking lights can no longer work normally. By the way, the job of replacing a burnt out bulb is very simple, and the cost of DIY is lower than the charging standard for maintenance of the lighting system at the repair station.
★Causes of brightness reduction
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 you must not take it lightly, because this may be a precursor to a 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 most common one is the accumulation of dust 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 isAccumulatorThe charging capacity is reduced, and the power is insufficient and the brightness is not enough. In this case, a new battery needs to be replaced.There is another possibility that the wire is aging or the wire is too thin, causingresistanceThe increase will affect the power supply. This situation not only affects the work of the bulb, but even causes the line to overheat and cause a fire.
★The purpose of various car lights
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. Time can also allow you to see further. If conditions permit, you can even replace a pair of xenon headlights. 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.
Taillights: Don't underestimate the taillights. If the taillights 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 is shortened, which means that when you step onbrakeAfter the pedal, ledbrake lightIt can light up earlier than ordinary light bulbs, so that the trailing vehicle has more preparation time.
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 frontbumperIt is more beautiful, so the quality of the fog lamp 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.
Reversing rear light: Reversing in the dark is really a headache, especially for drivers with poor eyesight. The weak light of the original reversing light 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.
★Understand the principle and maintenance of car lights
If the car is equipped with daytime running light DRLs, you must first understand how these devices work.
If the vehicle is equipped with light-controlled lights, you may wish to check the working conditions of the lights during the process from the weakest to the strongest sensitivity. Of course, do not neglect to check the automatic shutdown timer.
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