Questions tagged [lighting]

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Notice "Broken right city light" in Opel Astra J, but with good tail lights

I have a 2011 Opel Astra J that shows two notices on start-up: broken right city light (message shown is in Dutch, my translation) service brake lights (message shown is in Dutch, my translation). While the light seems to work fine. Originally…
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LED Light Bar occasional flickering when engine running

I am in the process of installing a KC Hillites Chase Bar on my Volvo XC90. I am wiring up the functions on the light bar controllers to my existing rear lights, such that when power is sent to a bulb on one of my rear lights (indicator, brake,…
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Using aftermarket lights as dipped beam

I regularly travel from Europe to the UK, and I'm looking for an alternative to having to apply stickers to my headlights every time I go. Is it possible to use aftermarket lights as dipped beams? To take a random example: The angle of these can be…
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Tail light cluster upgrade (Solved)

First post, so be kind! I have upgraded my 2009 VW Phaeton tail lights to the facelift cluster. Mounting and electrical connections are identical. The tail lights, brake lights and fog lights all work as advertised. I have modified the reverse…
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Use both high beams and low beams at the same time?

Is there a way to make both the high beam and low beam lights on when turning on high beams? My car has two separate bulbs that switch back and forth. I would really like the extra coverage.
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