Possible Causes for Car Headlight Flickering

In an earlier blog post, we talked about your car’s windscreen wipers and their importance. One of the points was that they improve visibility by removing dirt, rainwater, or any other debris from the screen. While there is no doubt about their importance, car owners need to understand that their headlights are just as vital, if not more. Therefore, always ensure that they are clean and working correctly. After all, it is the headlights that show what is ahead while driving.

We have recently seen some complaints by car owners regarding their headlights. The most common problem was that the headlights keep flickering. Hence, we have decided to address it in today’s blog post. Let us start.

Reasons Behind a Flickering Headlight

Several things are responsible for it:

1. Weak Battery

If your battery is near the end of its life, meaning that it is dying, its ability to power the various components is weakened. Resultantly, the headlights start to flicker. A car battery usually lasts anywhere between 3 to 5 years. However, the actual life is dependent upon various factors. Hence, your car battery might die a lot sooner than expected. Here’s a list of things that you must avoid to get the best out of your car battery. If you want to get a battery inspected, you can avail PitStopArabia’s car battery services.

2. Worn-out Lamps

If your car is old, the lamps might be worn out or damaged. While there are several ways to check if that is the case, we recommend taking the car to a service centre. Most of them offer a free inspection. In other words, you will have the vehicle checked by a professional without incurring any expense.

3. Alternator Problems

The alternator is what charges the car battery. If there are problems with the alternator, the battery will run on its own. When it starts dying out, the lights will start to flicker or dim. Get your alternator checked by a professional. If you leave the alternator as it is, the battery may start malfunctioning too.

4. Bad Wiring

Many people love installing electronic aftermarket parts. While there is nothing wrong with it, they require extensive wiring. If you get the work done from an inexperienced shop, they might mess up the wiring. In some instances, it will cause issues with the headlights or other electrical components. Therefore, always get electrical work done by a qualified professional. Keep in mind that electrical short-circuiting can end in the car catching fire. As a result, you may end up losing your most prized possession.

5. Loose Fuses

Another reason for flickering or dim headlights is loose fuses. While you can check for loose fuses, again, we recommend getting it inspected from a reliable workshop. The reason is that finding the precise loose fuse is tricky.

6. Faulty Headlamp Switch

At times, the switch that you use to turn on or off the headlights may be faulty. Replacing the switch will resolve the problem instantly.

Wrap Up

These are the top reasons behind a flickering headlight. If you have any more questions in mind, do not hesitate to ask us. Remember, if you fix an issue right away or keep an eye on the warning signs, you can avoid costly repairs and replacements. Thank You.