Will the car catch fire if the lights are left on?
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Leaving the lights on will not cause the car to catch fire. Introduction to car lights: Keeping the lights on for a long time is unlikely to cause a fire, but it may drain the vehicle's battery. Car lights refer to the lamps on a vehicle, which serve as tools for road illumination during nighttime driving and for signaling various driving indications. Composition of car lights: Position lights: used to alert other road participants; Turn signals: provide signals to other drivers and pedestrians when the vehicle is turning; Headlights: composed of low beams and high beams, used for illumination; Fog lights: used in foggy weather as a lighting signal; Reverse lights: alert pedestrians and vehicles behind; Brake lights: alert following vehicles.
Last time during a car repair, I encountered a very typical case where a car owner left the lights on all night, resulting in the headlight housing being deformed from heat. Actually, the lights themselves generate limited heat, but aged wiring can indeed cause problems. For instance, brittle wire insulation leading to leakage, or a stuck relay causing continuous power supply, can both cause temperatures to soar. It's advisable to develop the habit of glancing at the dashboard before leaving the car. Especially for older vehicles, I've seen many cases where modified wiring connections sparked and smoked. Extra caution is needed in summer, as high temperatures can easily melt the insulation on wires, causing short circuits. If you ever smell burning plastic, immediately cut the power and call for a tow truck.
