2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Hello:
My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments on this: He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road illumination way under previous cars he's driven. Any thoughts would be most appreciated. Thanks, Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Generally this is because the headlamps have never been adjusted properly in
the first place, or have been hit out of whack or something. The first thing I would do is aim them properly per the service manual procedure whatever that may be. Many people complain about headlight brightness and aside from proper adjustment the only other feasible option is a set of white fog lights. Not driving lights which are to only be used for long distances and with high beams but white fog lights which cast a shorter but wider beam of light to work in conjunction with the low beam lamps. High wattage bulbs are usually not recommended. I have used them myself and all they seem to do is cause an overheating of the plug and wires unless it is relayed properly. CaptainKrunch "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message news:s_GdnSjnJO77OmWiRVn-uQ@comcast.com... > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob > |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Generally this is because the headlamps have never been adjusted properly in
the first place, or have been hit out of whack or something. The first thing I would do is aim them properly per the service manual procedure whatever that may be. Many people complain about headlight brightness and aside from proper adjustment the only other feasible option is a set of white fog lights. Not driving lights which are to only be used for long distances and with high beams but white fog lights which cast a shorter but wider beam of light to work in conjunction with the low beam lamps. High wattage bulbs are usually not recommended. I have used them myself and all they seem to do is cause an overheating of the plug and wires unless it is relayed properly. CaptainKrunch "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message news:s_GdnSjnJO77OmWiRVn-uQ@comcast.com... > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob > |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Generally this is because the headlamps have never been adjusted properly in
the first place, or have been hit out of whack or something. The first thing I would do is aim them properly per the service manual procedure whatever that may be. Many people complain about headlight brightness and aside from proper adjustment the only other feasible option is a set of white fog lights. Not driving lights which are to only be used for long distances and with high beams but white fog lights which cast a shorter but wider beam of light to work in conjunction with the low beam lamps. High wattage bulbs are usually not recommended. I have used them myself and all they seem to do is cause an overheating of the plug and wires unless it is relayed properly. CaptainKrunch "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote in message news:s_GdnSjnJO77OmWiRVn-uQ@comcast.com... > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob > |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > I have a 2003 Accord and I thought the lights were very bright at night. When you turn on the high beams, it lights right from 90 degrees out to the side of the car, all the way up front. Lights up everything nicely. Your welcome, Jody >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > I have a 2003 Accord and I thought the lights were very bright at night. When you turn on the high beams, it lights right from 90 degrees out to the side of the car, all the way up front. Lights up everything nicely. Your welcome, Jody >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > I have a 2003 Accord and I thought the lights were very bright at night. When you turn on the high beams, it lights right from 90 degrees out to the side of the car, all the way up front. Lights up everything nicely. Your welcome, Jody >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Is this with the headlight switch on, or are you running with DRL only?
Robert11 wrote: > > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Is this with the headlight switch on, or are you running with DRL only?
Robert11 wrote: > > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
Is this with the headlight switch on, or are you running with DRL only?
Robert11 wrote: > > Hello: > > My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > > As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so > I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments > on this: > > He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road > illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > > Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > > Thanks, > Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
I am happy with the lights on my '03 which leads me to believe that
there is something misaligned or not working properly on your son's car. The dealer should be able to correct the problem pretty quickly, I would think. On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
I am happy with the lights on my '03 which leads me to believe that
there is something misaligned or not working properly on your son's car. The dealer should be able to correct the problem pretty quickly, I would think. On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
I am happy with the lights on my '03 which leads me to believe that
there is something misaligned or not working properly on your son's car. The dealer should be able to correct the problem pretty quickly, I would think. On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net> wrote: > Hello: > >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. > >Thanks, >Bob |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
wrote: >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. I've wondered a bit at the headlights on my new Accord EX. I think that what appears as less illumination is actually better aimed light, and the fact that you can't really see the nose of your own car. Less light bounces back off the bumper of the car in front of me, but lights aren't supposed to shine there (and into the eyes of oncoming drivers or into the rearview mirrors of the car in front), but down onto the road. I think something like that is going on. J. |
Re: 2004 Accord: Headlights Deficient ?
On Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:54:51 -0500, "Robert11" <rgsxrose@comcast.net>
wrote: >My son just purchased a new 2004 Acord LX, 6 cyl. > >As I'm not in his area, I can't confirm a complaint he has, so >I thought I'd post here, and see if anyone else has any thoughts or comments >on this: > >He believes the headlights intensity is very deficient, and the road >illumination way under previous cars he's driven. > >Any thoughts would be most appreciated. I've wondered a bit at the headlights on my new Accord EX. I think that what appears as less illumination is actually better aimed light, and the fact that you can't really see the nose of your own car. Less light bounces back off the bumper of the car in front of me, but lights aren't supposed to shine there (and into the eyes of oncoming drivers or into the rearview mirrors of the car in front), but down onto the road. I think something like that is going on. J. |
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