Why Aren’t My Headlights Working?

The Headlights on your car are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment on your car. They enable you to drive after dark and make your vehicle more visible during the day. When a Headlight is out it not only can be dangerous, you may also get a citation. Nobody wants that. The most common reason for Headlight Failure is a Faulty Headlight Bulb. Headlight bulbs use a tiny filament to create a whole lot of light. When one of the filaments gets too hot it can burn up and cause the bulb to fail.  Below is a close up photo of a headlight bulb.  You can see the tiny wire filaments.