headlight noise

[usmc-ashton]

hey guys, whenever i turn on my car or unlock it and the headlights turn on, itll make a 3 short squeaking sounds and then itll stop not sure if its the ballast or the auctual headlight. maybe even the fuze, thanks guys happy holidays

[BreedsAS]

I don't know if this will help, but I have the RS package and the other day when it was about 25 degrees F outside.
I noticed when I turned on/off my flash function on the headlights (high beams), there would be a moan sound. I am guessing it was from the bulb moving upward (as it does when the high beams are activated) or it was the ballast.
Either way, it was definitely temperature related as I have not heard it since.

[usmc-ashton]

it could be because here in NY the high and lows are in the 15's to the 25's...thanks!

[TPAJETSKI]

Originally Posted by BreedsAS

I don't know if this will help, but I have the RS package and the other day when it was about 25 degrees F outside.
I noticed when I turned on/off my flash function on the headlights (high beams), there would be a moan sound. I am guessing it was from the bulb moving upward (as it does when the high beams are activated) or it was the ballast.
Either way, it was definitely temperature related as I have not heard it since.

I noticed this a few weeks ago but I couldn't think of a way to describe it here that would be of any help. Mine is not temperature related. It does it at all times.

[Kleeeb]

My HIDs make an audible noise when i switch them from high beams to low beams.

[Paint It Black]

Originally Posted by Kleeeb

My HIDs make an audible noise when i switch them from high beams to low beams.

If you can hear your headlights, you need an aftermarket exhaust!!

[mhoskins76]

Originally Posted by usmc-ashton

hey guys, whenever i turn on my car or unlock it and the headlights turn on, itll make a 3 short squeaking sounds and then itll stop not sure if its the ballast or the auctual headlight. maybe even the fuze, thanks guys happy holidays

Originally Posted by BreedsAS

I don't know if this will help, but I have the RS package and the other day when it was about 25 degrees F outside.
I noticed when I turned on/off my flash function on the headlights (high beams), there would be a moan sound. I am guessing it was from the bulb moving upward (as it does when the high beams are activated) or it was the ballast.
Either way, it was definitely temperature related as I have not heard it since.

Just some information, the bulb does not move when you put your highbeams on with the HID's. There is a metal "flap" that is in the closed or up position that gives you the nice cut off line when you have your lows on. When you put on your high beams, the flap moves out of the way so that there is no more "cutoff" and it lets more light out on the road.

Any sounds coming from the headlights is probably related to the motor/solenoids inside the headlights that move the flap up and down. You can always take it to the dealership and have them look at it (assuming you still have warranty) otherwise there is not much that can be done about it because they are located inside the headlight and unless you are willing to take them apart and put them back together....you will have to buy a new headlight. Warranty is definitely your friend because the HID headlights are not cheap!

Here is a good video that explains it also:

[Kleeeb]

Originally Posted by Paint It Black

If you can hear your headlights, you need an aftermarket exhaust!!

I only hear it when I am not moving, otherwise the road noise silences it out. But I guess you're gonna tell me if I can hear road noise, I need an aftermarket exhaust... right? I haven't heard of too many success stories of aftermarket exhausts on a v6 without it sounding like its whining too much. But I guess I haven't really looked either.

[Paint It Black]

Oops - I hadn't realized you were V6 powered - disregard the exhaust comment then. But I learned from this - I never realized how these headlights worked regarding low/high beams. I've only driven mine once at night, and I wasn't really listening for headlight noise anyhow....

[Kleeeb]

Originally Posted by Paint It Black

Oops - I hadn't realized you were V6 powered - disregard the exhaust comment then. But I learned from this - I never realized how these headlights worked regarding low/high beams. I've only driven mine once at night, and I wasn't really listening for headlight noise anyhow....

Yeah! Go out one night and just turn on your car (I don't know if you even have to start it, but if you do start it and then cut it off) and switch back and forth from your hi-low beams. You will hear almost like a "CLUNK". Its audible to people outside the vehicle too.

[JTruck]

Originally Posted by Kleeeb

Yeah! Go out one night and just turn on your car (I don't know if you even have to start it, but if you do start it and then cut it off) and switch back and forth from your hi-low beams. You will hear almost like a "CLUNK". Its audible to people outside the vehicle too.

I like to describe it as more of a very dull "click thump".

[usmc-ashton]

problem solved idk what it was i removed the light and put it back in and it hasnt made the noise...weird lol, and my car is plenty loud ask my pissed neighbors lol

[Sam.Abuzaid]

Originally Posted by Paint It Black

If you can hear your headlights, you need an aftermarket exhaust!!