Headlights won't turn on, any ideas? [more inside]
posted by mattsweaters on Oct 21, 2009 - 16 answers

The headlights on my 2004 Dodge Durango randomly blink out for a few seconds while I'm driving. As you can imagine, this is a bit unnerving, not to mention dangerous, on a dark road at night. It is not consistent. It may happen a few times one night, then not again for a week. I do not have the automatic headlight feature. It does not seem to be connected to using the brakes, or turn signals, or anything like that. It's not even connected to moving as it has happened while the truck is not in motion. The 2nd generation Durango's do not have a headlight relay, which was my first thought on a part to check. The lights are apparently digitally controlled. I took it into the dealer and of course, the damn lights wouldn't act up there and the on board computer is not reporting any error codes, so the dealer didn't do anything but overcharge me for an oil change and tire rotation. I'm worried the lights will go out for good at a very inopportune time, like on one of our two trips in the next month. Has anybody had this problem, or have a guess as to where I should be looking for the cause?
posted by COD on Oct 16, 2009 - 8 answers

My 2001 Toyota Corolla has spontaneously developed a problem: the front and rear fog lights never turn off, even when the key is out of the ignition. A good mechanic was recommended to me, but he won't be able to see me for several weeks. He warned me to expect to spend $200 minimum. Is there anything I can do in the meantime to try to solve this myself? [more inside]
posted by churl on Jul 24, 2009 - 21 answers

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posted by soelo on Jul 1, 2009 - 14 answers

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posted by longsleeves on Feb 6, 2009 - 8 answers

What can be done to stop or minimize the occurrence of headaches due to oncoming headlights? [more inside]
posted by cptspalding on Feb 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I've recently become aware that my headlights are always on and I can't turn them off if the car is on. How big of a problem do I have? [more inside]
posted by jmchrist on Jan 23, 2009 - 20 answers

I've noticed that many cars seem to have headlights that change colour depending on angle. Is this deliberate or unintentional, and how do I avoid buying bulbs that do this? [more inside]
posted by le morte de bea arthur on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Why was the U.S. so late in dropping incandescent sealed beam headlights on cars in favor of composite headlights (which feature separate bulb and lens). [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Feb 11, 2008 - 8 answers

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posted by GregWithLime on Nov 22, 2007 - 43 answers

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posted by northernsoul on Jun 25, 2007 - 7 answers

It seems that taillights have evolved rather radically from their humble origins, now featuring LED configurations spanning cars' entire back ends. Why hasn't this kind of innovation been seen with headlights? [more inside]
posted by limeonaire on Nov 25, 2006 - 15 answers

What are common courtesy signals for driving at night on highways? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Nov 13, 2006 - 27 answers

Help me replace the driver's side headlight on my 1996 Toyota Corolla! [more inside]
posted by brina on Apr 28, 2006 - 10 answers

What's the deal with the three rounded-cone-shaped bumps on the exterior surface of plastic headlight covers [lenses?]? (The grid-patterned kind of headlight lenses, not the new superbright ones.) [more inside]
posted by michaelkuznet on Jun 2, 2005 - 10 answers

A while ago, BMW started playing with UV / blacklight bulbs in its cars. What happened? [possibly UK-centric question] [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Apr 1, 2005 - 8 answers

Can I replace dashboard light bulbs on a '97 Ford Windstar myself? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by DevilsAdvocate on Oct 14, 2004 - 4 answers

My headlights are out! [M to the Izzo] [more inside]
posted by nicwolff on Aug 28, 2004 - 10 answers