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Old 06-03-2016, 09:57 PM   #1
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Normal headlight noise when switching to high beams?

Hmm..I never noticed it before but I did tonight. You can hear a bit of a groan when I flicked the switch. HID headlights. Normal, yeah?

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Old 06-03-2016, 10:15 PM   #2
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Mine does it as well. I believe it is because of the HIDs. IIRC my previous cars have made a similar sound with the HIDs and turning on the high beams.
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Old 06-03-2016, 10:15 PM   #3
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My 2011 does it
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Old 06-03-2016, 10:17 PM   #4
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Ok then. I just never noticed it till some taxi stopped infront of me and I started flashing my lights. Heard the sound but never noticed it before lol.
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Old 06-03-2016, 10:22 PM   #5
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sort of click mine does..euro model camaros have self leveling headlights..
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Old 06-04-2016, 12:02 AM   #6
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Normal.
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Old 06-04-2016, 12:12 AM   #7
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Headlamp bearings need replaced. Might as well have them change the blinker fluid while they're at it.
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:07 AM   #8
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High beams are achieved mechanically. I believe a shield is moved to allow full light output i.e. high beams.
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:48 AM   #9
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Its a normal. Click
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Old 06-04-2016, 10:23 AM   #10
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how about when you sit in the car with it off and just press on the brake you will also here a click sound.. sounds like it is coming from under the console
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Old 06-04-2016, 11:16 AM   #11
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Its a normal. Thats the relay.
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:33 PM   #12
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Headlamp bearings need replaced. Might as well have them change the blinker fluid while they're at it.
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Old 06-04-2016, 01:38 PM   #13
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High beams are achieved mechanically. I believe a shield is moved to allow full light output i.e. high beams.
This. Your 'high beams' are on ALL THE TIME but a baffle or cover mechanically closes and opens over the top of the headlights making the sound.
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Old 06-05-2016, 12:15 AM   #14
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This. Your 'high beams' are on ALL THE TIME but a baffle or cover mechanically closes and opens over the top of the headlights making the sound.
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