What does it mean when your headlight keeps going out?
This sounds like the bulb filament in the glass is intermittently loose or the plug connection to the back of the bulb is loose, corroded, broken, or intermittent. If you leave body oil on it, the bulb could shatter in use. Also, keep bulbs away from your face as they can shatter and cause eye injury.
What causes headlight failure?
Most total headlight failures are caused by a bad component like a fuse, relay, or module. Wiring problems can also cause both headlights to stop working.
Can fuse cause headlights to go out?
All the electrical systems in your car, including the headlights, are protected with fuses. These are designed to ‘blow’ and break the circuit if too much power comes through them. This protects all the components on the circuit. If a headlight fuse blows, it could cause the headlights to stop working.
Are there any problems with the 2002 Acura TL?
See all problems of the 2002 Acura TL . Since all headlights have been redesigned to have plastic covers rather than glass, the amount of light available for lighting the road has diminished with time as the plastic ages. I have seen some vehicles where the headlight covers are totally opaque.
How to troubleshoot an Acura TL headlight problem?
If the headlights are still not working, there may be an issue with the fuse. Locate the primary under-hood fuse box on the driver’s side. Remove the cover and locate the fuse numbered “3-2.” If the metal piece inside the fuse is broken, it will need to be replaced. Use the fuse puller to remove the fuse. Replace it with an identical 40A fuse.
How many Acura TL’s have been sold?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura TL based on all problems reported for the TL. 2005 Acura Tl- parked winters, garaged, babied and all service completed at the Acura dealerships. Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc).
Where are the airbags on an Acura TL?
Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc). Car has developed cracks in the dashboard from the windshield to the instrument panel, across the center speaker and now directly on the indentation where the airbag is located on the passenger side.
See all problems of the 2002 Acura TL . Since all headlights have been redesigned to have plastic covers rather than glass, the amount of light available for lighting the road has diminished with time as the plastic ages. I have seen some vehicles where the headlight covers are totally opaque.
If the headlights are still not working, there may be an issue with the fuse. Locate the primary under-hood fuse box on the driver’s side. Remove the cover and locate the fuse numbered “3-2.” If the metal piece inside the fuse is broken, it will need to be replaced. Use the fuse puller to remove the fuse. Replace it with an identical 40A fuse.
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Acura TL based on all problems reported for the TL. 2005 Acura Tl- parked winters, garaged, babied and all service completed at the Acura dealerships. Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc).
Car has 141,000 on it and was near 50,000 when purchased (aspec package etc). Car has developed cracks in the dashboard from the windshield to the instrument panel, across the center speaker and now directly on the indentation where the airbag is located on the passenger side.