{"id":83744,"date":"2023-05-23T22:05:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T05:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=83744"},"modified":"2024-12-17T19:57:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T03:57:49","slug":"what-causes-dim-headlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-causes-dim-headlights\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Dim Headlights?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! --><html><head><style>#article-search-widget {display: none;}<\/style>\n<\/head><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83744_42c0a2-56 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-165baa  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-27389b\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading83744_7e0007-29\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most headlight bulbs last the lifespan of the vehicle. Unfortunately, a poorly built headlight can wear out faster than its intended service life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty wiring or a malfunctioning alternator may cause your vehicle&rsquo;s headlights to appear dim.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headlights can also appear dim if they&rsquo;re misaligned, preventing the driver from seeing other parts of the road under low-visibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re driving at night, you need functioning headlights. Their importance when it comes to your safety can&rsquo;t be understated since they allow you to see any obstacles in your way and keep your vehicle visible to other drivers. However, one day you might be driving at night and wonder &ldquo;why are my headlights so dim?&rdquo; We&rsquo;ll discuss the possible reasons why your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-on-low-beam-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"low-beam headlights\">low-beam headlights<\/a> are very dim in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bulb Reaching End of Lifespan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like a regular household light bulb, vehicle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight-bulb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlight bulbs\">headlight bulbs<\/a> also have limited lifespans. One reason your headlights could become dim is because they&rsquo;re reaching the end of their lifespan. It&rsquo;s a good thing resolving this problem simply means replacing your headlight bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note, however, that some bulbs, when they reach the end of their lifespan, either get brighter right before they fail or fail without warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlight bulb types\">headlight bulb types<\/a> have different lifespans. Halogen bulbs have an average lifespan of around 1,000 hours, while HID bulbs have a lifespan of around 2,000 to 8,000 hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/led-headlights-advantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"LED bulbs\">LED bulbs<\/a> last the longest, lasting up to 15,000 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, most headlight bulbs will last the life of the vehicle. However, a poorly built headlight bulb is very likely to fail within a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Most headlight bulbs will last the life of the vehicle. However, a poorly built headlight bulb is very likely to fail within a month.<\/p>\n<cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Halogen bulbs can be more prone to becoming dim because they use a tungsten filament inside the bulb that gradually gets smaller over time. In theory, halogen bulbs are supposed to recycle the tungsten particles and retain their brightness. However, this isn&rsquo;t always the case because halogen bulbs are susceptible to oils and debris accumulating on the bulb&rsquo;s surface. 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image83744_f81f8a-7f figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image83744_f81f8a-7f .image-is-svg, .kb-image83744_f81f8a-7f .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image83744_f81f8a-7f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image83744_f81f8a-7f\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column83744_17cfe6-6b inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            <span>Don&rsquo;t touch the glass surface of the bulb with your fingers or it could fail very soon after you install it.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-headlight-bulbs-for-your-vehicle-top-brands-to-consider\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2\"><style> .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2:active, .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ua1ccd384d548cc09c44b65813ccfefe2:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">The Best Headlight Bulbs for Your Vehicle: Top Brands to Consider<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>HID or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/led-bulb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"LED bulbs\">LED bulbs<\/a> dim very slowly compared to halogen bulbs, so they can be a good upgrade if you don&rsquo;t mind the increased cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights-1024x699.jpg\" alt=\"black car with dim headlights\" class=\"wp-image-83918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/dim-car-headlights.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Halogen bulbs have an average lifespan of around 1,000 hours, HID bulbs have a lifespan of around 2,000 to 8,000 hours, and LED bulbs can last up to 15,000 hours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Wiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The headlight has an array of components such as wiring harnesses and fuses that supply it with power. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"electrical components\">electrical components<\/a> can degrade over time and cause your headlights to dim, flicker, or stop working entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If only one headlight is dim, the ground or positive feed may have some resistance preventing sufficient voltage from reaching the headlight bulb, or the headlight bulb connector may have oxidized terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacement headlight bulb terminals are widely available, but if you don&rsquo;t do good wire splices while replacing them, you may cause yourself additional problems. Solder and heat shrink is the best way, but there are some good butt connectors that come with sealing shrink tubing to protect the wire connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Either there are no banners, they are disabled or none qualified for this location! -->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Alternator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When your engine is running, the alternator powers the headlights. However, when the engine is shut off, the headlights are powered by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery\">battery<\/a>. If your headlights are dim or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-are-my-headlights-flickering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flickering\">flickering<\/a> while driving, it could be due to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-diagnose-a-faulty-alternator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"defective alternator\">defective alternator<\/a> that isn&rsquo;t providing enough power. 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These parts are often made using acrylic, a material that&rsquo;s known to become <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-foggy-oxidized-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"foggy, cloudy, or yellowish\">foggy, cloudy, or yellowish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most people believe this foggy state of the headlight is due to heat from sunlight, it&rsquo;s actually due to the heat of the headlight bulb. Vehicles that are seldom or never driven at night yet sit in the sun all day may have lights that look brand new for twenty years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemical reaction due to the heat of the bulb turns the transparent acrylic translucent, reducing the amount of light that can pass through. 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Plus FAQs<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While dim headlights aren&rsquo;t a critical issue, they shouldn&rsquo;t be ignored. The next time you say &ldquo;my headlights are dim,&rdquo; you should evaluate your visibility and determine if you can still drive safely. Dim headlights can prevent you from seeing objects that are further out, which can lessen the amount of time that you have to be able to react. The consequences of not seeing an obstacle or person on the road could be dire. 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