Driving Around Burned-Out Headlights Is Unsafe!
Is it Hard to Replace a Burned-Out Headlight?
The number of people driving around with a burned-out headlight is frightening. Obviously, headlights are the primary way that people can see and be seen while they’re driving at night. If you’re wondering, ‘Is it hard to replace a burned-out headlight?’ The answer is no; this is something that most people can easily do at home. In fact, let the experts from the Cambridge Centre Honda help you out with this task with a rough outline of the steps you should follow. We can’t get too specific because the exact procedure will depend on the year, make and model of your vehicle.
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What Tools Do You Need to Change a Headlight?
In keeping with the theme that headlights are an easy at-home job, the list of tools you’ll need will be relatively short and easy to find. Our service technicians suggest you find:
- Nitrile Gloves
- Flashlight
- Small screwdrivers
- Basic socket set
- Needlenose pliers
How Do You Replace a Headlight?
Watching a YouTube video or two can give you a good idea of what to expect when replacing your burned-out headlights. We suggest searching for your vehicle’s year, make, and model and selecting the option with the most views and positive feedback in the comments.
The basic steps to change a headlight include:
- Open the hood and identify the bulb that needs to be replaced. Some automobiles have separate bulbs for high- and low-beams.
- Identify the kind of bulb you need. Specific information can be found in every owner’s manual for every vehicle. If that is unavailable, call the Cambridge Centre Honda Parts Department.
- Access the bulb from the housing. This may be where you encounter resistance. Make sure you pay attention during the YouTube video.
- Most headlights are held in place with thin wire clips or something similar. Be careful when removing clips; breaking one can require a new headlight assembly, which can be expensive.
- Install the new bulb, but do not touch the bulb. This is where the nitrile gloves come into play. The oil from your skin can cause the bulb to burn out earlier than normal.
If you run into any trouble with the process of replacing a burned-out headlight, you can always bring your vehicle to the Cambridge Centre Honda Service Department. Our team can get you back on the road quickly.
