headlight switch for my car

Replace a Spare part Headlight switch – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Headlight switch

Headlight switch is necessary to activate or deactivate lights of high and low beam, parking lights, and fog lights (depending on the car model). It is mounted on the dashboard.

3 tips on headlight switch usage

1. Exact lifetime of the component is not set by manufacturers. Replace the part if broken.
2. For headlights, do not use bulbs with power higher than that recommended by the car manufacturer.
3. Rotate the knob of the headlight switch smoothly, without jerks. Do not apply excessive force to the component.

Defects of headlight switch, their causes and signs

1. Overheating. Commonly it occurs because of exceeding voltage in wiring, for example, due to usage of bulbs with power higher than acceptable. If overheating is critical, headlight switch will stop performing its function. Also, a smell of burnt plastic will appear in the cabin.
2. Short circuit in electric chain. It is a result of contacts loosening. This defect won’t let the driver activate headlights.
3. Deformation of plastic elements. Usually, it is caused by natural ageing of the material. Distortion of plastic parts may lead to inability to turn the headlights on or off.

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