Kia Headlight Replacement Service Near San Diego, CA

Kia Headlight Replacement Service at Premier Kia of Carlsbad

Many times, your headlights can be out, and you won’t even know it. As long as one headlight is working, you may just think it’s dim. If you drive in the city most of the time, the streetlights may illuminate the roads enough. When someone tells you that your headlight is out or they flash their lights as they drive by, it may be the first time you’re aware of a problem. If you live around Escondido, Oceanside, or San Marcos, you can get your headlights serviced at Premier Kia of Carlsbad.

What Headlight Service Includes

When you bring your vehicle to the service center at Premier KIA of Carlsbad, you can get your headlights checked out and any issues diagnosed. We’ll replace any burned-out headlights and check your electrical system for problems. This system includes switches, wiring, fuses, relays, and power. We’ll also look at the igniter and other parts if you have HID headlights. If your headlights have been hit and angled away from the road, we can aim them in the correct direction again.

Reasons for Headlight Issues

The most common reason that a headlight stops working is because the bulbed burned out. If both headlights went out, it may be the wiring or fuses. If the high or low beams stop working, it can be the switch or relay. If all your lights are out or other solutions don’t fix the issue, it may be the electrical system.

Sometimes, the lights start to look dim even when they’re turned on. In this case, it could be a dirty lens. The first step is to clean the lenses and see if the lights are brighter. You may need to replace the bulb if cleaning doesn’t work. Lights may dim before they go out completely.

If changing the bulb doesn’t fix the issue, you need to schedule a service visit. Our service technicians will run a diagnostic check on your vehicle and let you know where the problem lies.

Types of Headlights

Three main types of headlights have been manufactured over the years. The type your vehicle has depends on the make and model and when it was released.

Halogen lights are the oldest type of headlight in use today. They are incandescent lights that have a tungsten filament, which is surrounded by nitrogen and argon gases. These lights are easy to find and inexpensive to buy. The downside is that they generate a lot of heat and require more energy to operate. They also need to be replaced sooner.

HID, or High Intensity Discharge, headlights have also been referred to as Xenon lights. They work similar to neon lights and are extremely bright. They also last much longer than halogen lights, but they are more expensive to replace. They can also hamper the vision of other drivers.

LED headlights are the most modern option and combine the benefits of other types. They are bright and have a wider area of coverage and use less energy. They do generate heat and are more expensive to replace.

Bring your vehicle to Premier Kia of Carlsbad if you need headlight service. Call for an appointment or schedule a visit online.