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September 26, 2026 BY
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Fog/Driving Light Bulb Replacement

Fog light bulbs are at the front of the car and are housed inside the fog lamp assemblies. They provide visibility in foggy conditions.

 

Your mechanic will inspect the bulb, socket, and wiring before replacing the bulb. In some cases, due to the current flowing to these sockets, the sockets can melt causing the fog lamps to malfunction. If this is the case for your car, your mechanic will get your permission to buy a new socket harness and install it (an additional fee may apply).

 

Inspect the fog lamp bulbs, sockets, and wiring. | Replace the bulb if faulty. | Check all the lights.

 

A mechanic should inspect your fog lights when performing an inspection. Some vehicles have warning lights that will illuminate if a light bulb isn’t working; if your vehicle has this warning light, you should schedule an inspection as soon as it comes on. It’s also a good idea to routinely check your vehicle to make sure that all of the lights are functioning properly.

 

Fog lights are designed to give drivers greater visibility during foggy weather conditions. When light directly hits fog, it is reflected back at the driver, which makes it nearly impossible to see. Fog lights are placed low on your vehicle, and aim straight out, so that they project light under the fog, rather than into the fog. This allows greater visibility for a driver, which greatly increases safety. Malfunctioning fog lights can also result in a pricy “fix-it” ticket.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Hazard / Turn Signal Flasher Replacement

The hazard / turn signal flasher is a small, electrical device that causes the lights on your vehicle to flash in a rhythmic, steady fashion. It is usually located under the driver’s side of the dash, and is wired in-line with the turn signal lever and hazard switch buttons. When the turn signals or hazard lights are turned on, the circuit’s power is routed through the flasher, which only emits short bursts of power that cause the lights to flash. If the flasher is not working, your hazard or turn signal lights may stay on solid when turned on, not turn on at all, or flash at an undesirable rate.

 

Flasher units hardly ever develop problems. Although in older vehicles, the wiring can become compromised. | Don’t assume that the problem is with the flasher – it could be something as simple as a blown fuse. | Check your bulbs, and replace them if necessary.

 

The vehicle’s hood is opened and supported manually | The new relays are installed onto a mounting bracket | The wiring is connected to the relays and into the vehicle harness | The hood manual support is removed | The install is verified and the hazard lights are tested for proper operation

 

If your turn signals aren’t working, you will fail a motor vehicle inspection or a roadside check. Examine your fuses to make sure none are discolored – this indicates a blown fuse that could be causing the problem. Check your light bulbs as well. If all are in good working order, then the problem could be the hazard / turn signal flasher, which is part of your car’s electrical system. Have one of our expert mechanics inspect and replace the hazard turn signal flasher if required.

 

Malfunctioning turn signals and hazard lights are critical safety issues. If your turn signals aren’t working, you have no way of communicating your driving intentions to other drivers aside from hand signals. Have one of our expert mechanics check them immediately so that the problem can be diagnosed, and appropriate measures taken, such as replacing your hazard / turn signal flasher.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Headlight Bulb Replacement

Headlight bulbs are encased in a carefully designed housing that illuminates the roadways and makes your car visible to other drivers and pedestrians. They rely on the vehicle’s electrical system for power. There are many types of headlight bulbs in use today including sealed beams, halogen plug-in bulbs, LED (light emitting diode), and HID (high intensity discharge) bulbs. Some car models are sold with headlight options and a mechanic may rely on your car’s VIN to determine the type of headlight system in your vehicle. All headlamps rely on reflectors in the lamp housing to focus the headlight bulbs. This allows the most useful pattern of light to be cast onto the roadway. Halogen bulbs have a gas that allows for additional light. HID bulbs use two electrodes within the bulb that charge the gas to produce the light. LED bulbs operate at a lower temperature and the light shown on the road tends to be lower than HID bulbs. All headlights are designed to provide a well lit driving path when natural sunlight is not enough. When to replace headlight bulbs? Bulb is blown out. All of the various headlight bulb types are replaced if the bulb itself has failed. This is the most common scenario. Bulb has dimmed. Some bulb types, particularly halogen bulbs, will produce significantly less light output as the bulb filament ages from use. LED and HID lighting do not dim with age and thus are generally only serviced if the light source has failed. Headlight circuit fails. Note that in some cases, the bulbs are not the underlying issue that leads to the need for replacements. Instead wiring to the bulb, terminal connections, bulb sockets, and system components could be the underlying problem. How do mechanics replace headlight bulbs? Halogen bulbs and sealed beams, which are generally modular plug in components, are accessible once the hood is raised. The replacement procedure for LED and HID bulbs will depend on whether the light source itself is faulty or if it’s a component in the circuit. Removal procedures for sophisticated HID and LED systems vary by car model and mechanics follow the repair procedures in the factory service manual for your model. For all bulb types, wiring and bulb sockets must be carefully inspected when replacing bulbs to ensure that the electrical connections are complete and secure. Finally, the installed newly bulbs are turned on to ensure normal operation. Is it safe to drive with a headlight problem? Headlights must always be fully functional after dusk to drive safely. Should your car have a failed headlight and is driven only when there is adequate daylight, you can put off the repair until it is convenient. Working headlights are required by law in throughout the U.S. whenever the car is used on public roads from sunset to sunrise and in many other specified conditions as well, such as when it is raining or when visibility is reduced due to smoke, fog, or other factors. When replacing headlights keep in mind: If a bulb does not have a visible filament that can inspected and tested, a mechanic might first test to see if there is power to the bulb. This is most applicable if your car has LED or HID lighting, which can fail if electronics in the circuit is faulty. Halogen lamps and sealed beams should be replaced in pairs so that illumination levels are equal on both sides of the car. Plastic lenses on many headlights degrade over time. Should there not be any issues with the bulbs, these can be replaced to restore your vehicle’s lighting system to a like new condition. The condition of bulb sockets, the ground connection, fuses, and all components of the headlight circuit are important to proper and reliable functioning of the headlights and a mechanic should consider those aspects

 

 

 

 

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Headlight Switch Replacement

The headlamp switch allows you to turn on the lights. If the switch does not work, you will not be able to turn on the lights. Not only is it unsafe to drive the car without proper lights, but it is also illegal.

 

The switch may only be available at the dealer. AutoParts.Co.Ke will find the cost and availability from a local dealer. | Your vehicle may have a combination switch, which combines the headlight switch and turn signal switch in one assembly.

 

Inspect the switch. | Test the fuses. | Remove and replace the switch if found faulty. | Check operation of all vehicle lighting.

 

A mechanic should inspect all the lights in the car during every major service event. If the lights do not come on, the mechanic should inspect the fuse, wiring, and connectors. It is common for the lens to get dirty and not allow enough light to shine through. You should keep the headlamp lens clean and free of oxidation. Mechanics can use a special lens oxidation restorer kit to clean the headlights.

 

The headlight switch allows you to turn on and off your headlights. When you press the button or pull the lever (depending on your vehicle) to turn on your headlights, the headlight switch is responsible for triggering the lights. A broken headlight switch means that you won’t be able to turn on your headlights. Driving without headlights is a hazard to you, your passengers, and your surroundings, and it can also result in an expensive ticket.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

License Plate Light Replacement

These are the light bulbs that illuminate your car’s front and rear license plates. Some cars have one per plate; others have two. Traditionally, they have been incandescent; i.e., lit by heating the filament. These bulbs are inexpensive and provide good clean light. However, they die quickly and are highly inefficient, losing up to 90 percent of their power as heat. Some studies suggest that LEDs, or light emitting diodes, provide drivers with safer night time illumination. An LED is a form of transistor that emits light when current is applied. LEDs are very insensitive to vibrations, have a long life, light up much quicker than incandescent bulbs, are extremely compact, run cool, and provide more light per supplied watt than incandescent light bulbs. Plus, they are high efficient. However, LEDs are more expensive.

 

Bulbs must be white — other colors are not legal. | Bulbs must illuminate the plate so that it can be read from 50 feet away. | Bulbs must be wired to come on when the headlights or parking lights are on.

 

The license plate light cover is removed | The license plate light bulb is removed from the socket and checked for replacement | The new bulb is installed into the socket | The light cover is reinstalled | The license light is checked for proper operation

 

According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, LEDs use less than half the wattage compared to their incandescent counterparts. It’s hard to notice if your license plate lights are burnt out until a police officer pulls you over and gives you a summons to fix it, so periodically check them yourself after sundown.

 

License plate lights are essential. Most states have a law requiring that every vehicle must be equipped with a rear lighting system, including rear lamps, rear reflectors, stop lamps, and license plate lights.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Reset Indicator Lights

Since the dawn of the electronic age, cars have been fitted with service indicator lights. These are intended to remind the owner that the vehicle should have an oil change or inspection service. They should not be confused with the car’s diagnostic system, which checks for actual component or system malfunction. Most early indicators were simply time based, but many use an actual computer algorithm to analyze vehicle use based on the number of times it has been started, how often it has been run at wide open throttle, how high the revs have gone, and other operating parameters. Sometimes, the light stays on even after the owner has had an oil change and an inspection, either because they are of the simple type, or because the light was not reset after the car’s service. Some of these lights have to be reset by a diagnostic tool, but many can be reset manually. The procedure for this varies by make and model.

 

Simply resetting the indicator light does not take care of a car’s service requirements. | A service reminder light must not be confused with the vehicle’s onboard diagnostic (OBD) system.

 

 

If a service light comes on, request one of our mechanics to take a look at it for you and reset it if required. What is a common symptom indicating you need to reset the indicator lights? You’ve had a recent oil change or maintenance service, but the Service Required light remains illuminated.

 

It’s advisable to have the indicator reset at the time of service so that its reminders are timed correctly, and oil changes and other routine services are carried out at the manufacturer-recommended intervals.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Reverse Light Bulb Replacement

Reverse lights are an important safety feature on modern vehicles. They exist at the back of your car, and light up when you put your transmission in reverse. This alerts motorists and pedestrians around you that your car will be moving in reverse, and helps your surroundings be more aware of what your vehicle is going to do.

 

If your reverse lights aren’t working, you may not have a bad light bulb, but instead the issue could be a blown fuse.

 

 

There is no preemptive care for light bulbs, so it’s important to check them from time to time to make sure they’re still working. It’s a good idea to check all of your vehicle’s lights about once a month. Since your reverse light bulbs only light up when your car is in reverse, it can be difficult to check if they’re working unless you have a helping hand. You can check the reverse light bulbs yourself by turning the ignition to “on” (but not turning the engine on), and putting the car in reverse. You can then get out of the vehicle without it moving, and check to see if your lights are working.

 

Reverse lights exist solely as a safety feature. When you put your vehicle in reverse, the reverse light switch turns on the reverse light bulbs. These bulbs let your surroundings, such as pedestrians and other drivers, know that you’re about to drive in reverse. When your reverse light bulbs stop working, your surroundings won’t have any visual cues that you’re about to reverse. This not only makes your vehicle less safe, but is also illegal in many states.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Tail Light Bulb Replacement

The rear light bulbs light up when the headlights are on. This allows the drivers behind you to see your car. It is common for the bulb socket to melt, causing the bulbs not to work.

 

When a tail lamp bulb is replaced, all of the vehicle’s light bulbs should be checked. | After a tail lamp bulb is replaced, it should always be checked to see if it works, in case the problem lies with the switch or fuse.

 

Inspect bulbs, sockets, wires, and fuses. | Remove and replace the bulb if it is blown. | Repair or replace any damaged bulb holder(s) | Check operation of all running and headlamps.

 

A mechanic should check all the lights in your car every time you get a major service.

 

Tail lamps exist so that vehicles behind you can see your car. When you turn on your headlights, your tail lamps (light bulbs at the rear of your vehicle) illuminate. This keeps your car well lit, and helps vehicles behind you see your car. When your tail lamp bulbs stop working, your car will be less visible from behind, which is a safety hazard. Driving without ignited tail lamps is also illegal, and the fix-it ticket can carry a hefty price tag.

September 26, 2026 BY
IN Lights

Tail Light Lens Replacement

A tail light lens is a plastic cover over one or more rear lights on your car. It both protects the bulbs and creates the necessary color, usually red or amber, depending on the purpose of the light. In most cars, the tail light lens is part of a larger, sealed tail light assembly. If any part of the assembly is damaged, the entire tail light assembly must be replaced as a unit. Older cars might have a separately replaceable lens. If so, the lens will be held on by screws and will include a gasket to create a weatherproof seal. When to consider replacing a tail light lens: Cracks or seal breakage. If the lens is cracked, it is ordinarily replaced. In some cases, with no apparent physical damage to the lens or taillight assembly, breakage of the weather seal has caused the assembly to accumulate water or dirt inside, reducing the transmitted light. The lens or assembly is replaced unless the seal can be fixed and the interior of the housing cleaned. Non-serviceable LED bulbs. Some cars have non-serviceable LED light bulbs. If the bulbs fail, the entire tail light lens and housing must be replaced. How do mechanics replace the tail light lens? In cases where the lens is separately serviceable, meaning it is held on by screws, the fasteners are removed and the lens is replaced. In all other cases where the lens is an integral part of a larger tail light assembly, the entire assembly is removed and replaced as follows. Open trunk or rear cargo area. Remove interior garnish and all coverings preventing access to the taillight assembly fasteners. Remove all fasteners. Install new tail light assembly and, preferably, new long-life bulbs. Test operation of all lights in the assembly: taillight, brake light, turn signal and reverse light. Is it safe to drive with a tail light lens problem? No. Short-term operation is generally safe, but it will depend on the extent of the damage. If the lens is completely gone, the resulting white light might confuse drivers behind you. For maximum safety, repair the problem as soon as possible. The necessary repairs are typically not costly. When replacing a tail light lens keep in mind: If the entire tail light assembly is replaced, it is best to install new bulbs and not re-use the old bulbs. Some assemblies will come with new bulbs already installed. Exterior light assemblies and vehicle crash parts vary in quality. Broadly, when it comes to body parts, the choices are OEM-dealer supplied, aftermarket, or aftermarket certified by an organization such as CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association). For older cars, there may not be an available new part. The mechanic will procure a used part for you from a used parts dealer.

 

 

 

 

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