HI Guys,
I just bought a 2014 QQ in a great state. Super happy with it.
Buuuuut...
When I took it for a drive at night, I realised I can barely see on the highway! The headlights are super dim (both "working").
Of course I adjusted the level, but that did not change anything about the fact that both are super dim.
Would it be just a case of buying new globes from a good brand (e.g. OSRAM)?
This is my next step, but I wanted to ask in the forum in case there is anything I am missing.
I never had such an issue before, even in much older cars.
Please advice.
Help: headlamps super dim - it's hard to see at night
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This has indeed been posted many times on the Forum and most if not all owners do the upgrade.
I went from the factory fitted bulbs to Osram Night Breakers +150.
The difference that it made was night and day, excuse the pun.
And when I was looking to swap, Halfrauds had a 'BOGOF' deal which was nice. I would highly recommend this upgrade.
I went from the factory fitted bulbs to Osram Night Breakers +150.
The difference that it made was night and day, excuse the pun.
And when I was looking to swap, Halfrauds had a 'BOGOF' deal which was nice. I would highly recommend this upgrade.
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Welcome to this forum.
If they're "super dim" that suggests a problem somewhere.
My Qashqai had LEDs but in previous cars I used the Osrams.
If they're "super dim" that suggests a problem somewhere.
My Qashqai had LEDs but in previous cars I used the Osrams.
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Super Dim sounds like a fault. Get the voltages checked at the bulb sockets. Should be more than 12v
"vintage" cars may have earthing (ground) troubles due to corrosion.
"vintage" cars may have earthing (ground) troubles due to corrosion.
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Are they super dim , or just plain sh*te compared to your previous car.?
Incandescent bulbs in the Qashqai are notoriously poor.( halogen )
I made sure my replacement car had factory fit LED and they are brilliant.
When I contacted Nissan , along with the poor air con , weedy horn etc etc , I was told that the car met MINIMUN DESIGN INTENT.
Incandescent bulbs in the Qashqai are notoriously poor.( halogen )
I made sure my replacement car had factory fit LED and they are brilliant.
When I contacted Nissan , along with the poor air con , weedy horn etc etc , I was told that the car met MINIMUN DESIGN INTENT.
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As Buffy previously said, the Original Halogen bulbs can be pretty much useless. I upgraded the bulbs on the J10 when we had it, when I changed the J11's bulbs the ones that came out were Philips, may have been original to the car or a set that the previous owner had replaced?
Either way they were dreadful at night, almost dare I say dangerous especially when it was dark and raining.
The Osrams are fantastic, however I do get the odd flash from incoming traffic thinking that I have full beam on.
Personally I haven't driven a car with LED's, well not at night at least. The last courtesy car from Nissan was a J11 but only had it during the day.
Either way they were dreadful at night, almost dare I say dangerous especially when it was dark and raining.
The Osrams are fantastic, however I do get the odd flash from incoming traffic thinking that I have full beam on.
Personally I haven't driven a car with LED's, well not at night at least. The last courtesy car from Nissan was a J11 but only had it during the day.
2018 Acenta 1.2 DIG-T in Gunmetal grey.
Uniroyal Rain expert 5
Bonnet lifting struts
Previous QQ 2007 1.6 petrol Acenta (102K miles)
Uniroyal Rain expert 5
Bonnet lifting struts
Previous QQ 2007 1.6 petrol Acenta (102K miles)