Symptoms of a Faulty or Faulty Reversing Lamp
If your car's reversing lights are not working or are dimming, it may be time to replace your reversing lights.
All vehicles are equipped with reversing lights, also called reversing lights. The light comes on when you engage reverse gear. Its purpose is to warn pedestrians and other vehicles around you that you are about to reverse. In this way, they learn of your intentions and can get out of the way, if necessary, as a second line of defense. There are a few things that can cause the reverse light to not work. Look out for the following symptoms if you suspect your reversing lamp is failing or failing:
The light is off
The reversing lamp will not light up at all if the bulb is burnt out or burnt out. If this happens, it's time to replace the light bulb. If you feel comfortable, you can do it yourself by purchasing a reverse light bulb from your local auto shop. However, be aware that there may be other issues that are causing the light bulb not to light up, such as a fuse problem, but the light bulb is a good place to start. The lamp usually has a visible broken filament or discoloration. If you've replaced a light bulb and it's still not working, it's time to call a professional mechanic.
The light is dim
If you notice that the light is not as bright as it used to be, then your light bulb is not completely out of order yet, but it will be soon. The lamp may come on brightly at first, but then become dim after the vehicle has been running for a while. Before the bulb completely fails, have a professional mechanic replace the reverse light so other motorists can see you.
Check the reverse lights
It's a good habit to check the reverse light bulbs from time to time; recommended about once a month. To check the light, ask someone to help you, because it will be difficult to do it yourself. The assistant should stand near the rear of the vehicle, but not directly behind it for safety reasons. Turn on the car, press the brake and put the car in reverse. Do not release the brake pedal. Your assistant should tell you if the lights are on or not.
Some states require vehicles to have working reversing lights, so once they go out, replace them as they are a safety measure and therefore you won't get ticketed. AvtoTachki makes reversing lamp repair easy by coming to your home or office to diagnose or fix problems. You can order the service online 24/7. Qualified technical specialists of AvtoTachki are also ready to answer any questions you may have.
