What Causes the Low Beam Light to Sometimes Not Work?

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DiMaverick
07/29/25 10:29pm
Reasons why the low beam light sometimes does not work: 1. The battery is dead; 2. The bulb is damaged; 3. The fuse is blown; 4. There is a fault in the low beam adjustment circuit. The low beam light is designed for close-range illumination, with a large coverage area and a short projection distance, and its focus cannot be adjusted. The projection distance is approximately 30 to 40 meters. Situations requiring the use of low beam lights: 1. Driving in areas without streetlights at night or during dusk when it is dark or at dawn when light is just appearing; 2. During heavy fog, snow, or heavy rain when visibility is obstructed, even during the day; 3. On some roads where there are lighting facilities but the brightness is insufficient, the low beam lights should also be turned on.
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