What would cause the head lights to go off for a second and then come back on again. I also have a prob with high beams as well. When there on, they will go off after a short while of use.
2007-02-01 08:17:02 · 9 answers · asked by Christopher G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Since I don't know what kind of car you have I don't know how to answer your question. You didn't say if the high beams come back on like the low beams. I have been working on cars for over 40 yrs. I am almost completed with my last restoration job. I said this not to brag but to let you know where I'm coming from. That said newer cars must go to the dealer for electrical work because of all the new electronics built into them. If you don't know what your doing you can mess up the complete electrical system fast.
That said I would suggest that you pick up a repair manual for you car from your local auto parts store. There should be an electrical diagram in the book for the car. The dealer might give you a copy too. Now you can start to check things with a trouble light.
A trouble light has a clip at one end an a point at the other with a light in between. Make sure it is working my putting the pointed end at the + on you battery and clip the other end to the - side. The light should come on. If you don't have one they are cheep you can pick one up at any auto parts store. Now that you have your light you can start a simple check of your head lights. I would also check to see if there is any extra heat around the head light switch. It could be a bad switch when it gets hot it shorts out. Also do you notice a electrical smell when your in the car. I would also check with the manufacturer for electrical problems and recalls for those problems.
I would start with the bulb end first as it is usually the easiest place to get at on new cars. Turn you lights on unplug the light bulb from the plug then clip the one end of you test light to a ground. Take the pointed end an touch it to the connector in the plug. If the light comes on and stays on for the an amount of time past that of when you lights would go out I would say replace the bulb. One big mistake people make when installing these new head light bulbs is they touch them with there bare hands. You should always where a gloves when handling these new head light bulbs. After that try your High Beams if they go off after a while then check to see if your car is equipment has a delayed light system. If not I would again go with replacing the bulbs...Other than that you have to go to the dealer and plan on big bucks to have the problem fixed...Best of luck to you...Hope this helps...
2007-02-01 08:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by cape nut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pure drive, i would consider it very head light. Head light i prefer for head acceleration in addition to control. However when i feel like just pounding the ball with ease i prefer a head heavy racquet. Head light also has easier mobility around the net which i prefer. Male
2016-05-24 02:49:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a short in the wiring, bad relay overheating, or a bad headlamp switch. Check to see if the relays are getting unusually hot, same for the switch, and try working the wires a bit to see if it is a short or bad connection.
2007-02-01 08:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by misc 75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of safety concerns, headlights don't generally have fuses, but rather circuit breakers that will turn them off to avoid overheating and possible fire, but then will reset so you aren't driving in the dark, which would be unsafe. You have a short somewhere in the system, find it and correct it.
2007-02-01 08:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with BATTERY CABLES and BODY GROUNDS. If you have loose connections, it is extremely difficult to correctly diagnose intermittent problems. If you or one of your friends know of a good mechanic, ask if they would look at it to give you some ideas. STAY AWAY FROM DEALERSHIPS!
Most of us need the make, year and model to help you more.
2007-02-01 08:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by RICK C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to answer this question without actually looking at the vehcile. It sounds like it could be the wiring, but like I said...
2007-02-01 08:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by jbmiller06 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bad connection or a loose ground.
2007-02-01 08:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by tenaza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably wiring, you should get it checked ASAP, wiring can cause fires in vehicles
2007-02-01 08:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by jojonjesse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wiring shorting out and then resetting
2007-02-01 08:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by frank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋