Car-filter: how useful are dynamic / adaptive headlights (the ones that swivel when you turn)? Why do they appear to be going out of fashion?
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posted by meowzilla
on Dec 23, 2012 -
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Which car lights should I use when? On different cars: How do I select them? How do I know which ones are on?
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posted by ManInSuit
on Sep 3, 2012 -
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I have a 2007 Audi A4 and I would like to replace my factory headlights with led headlights like those found on newer modals. Anyone know the how best to go about doing this or where online I could find these for purchase?
A picture of the headlights I'm looking for.
posted by MediaJunkie
on Jun 14, 2011 -
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I have a 2006 V6 Sonata, last night I was driving and when using my high beam headlights they would stay bright and then dim then brighten up again all along my hour long drive. The headlights did not do this on regular beam (no dimming on this setting). The battery has not been replaced since I have had this car, but I didn't know if it could be the battery, alternator, headlights or something else entirely?
posted by sandyp
on Apr 2, 2011 -
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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 -
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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?
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posted by churl
on Jul 24, 2009 -
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What can be done to stop or minimize the occurrence of headaches due to oncoming headlights?
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posted by cptspalding
on Feb 5, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by jmchrist
on Jan 23, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by le morte de bea arthur
on Mar 3, 2008 -
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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).
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posted by punkfloyd
on Feb 11, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by limeonaire
on Nov 25, 2006 -
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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.)
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posted by michaelkuznet
on Jun 2, 2005 -
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A while ago, BMW started playing with UV / blacklight bulbs in its cars. What happened? [possibly UK-centric question]
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posted by twine42
on Apr 1, 2005 -
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