Did ja ever wonder why,

[ilikerams]

With all the bells and whistles they put on vehicles these days, why don't they have an idjit light to tell you when you have a headlight or taillight out? Being as cynical as I am, I can think of a reason why they don't but I would like to hear the thoughts of any of you who would care to speculate on the question.

 

[GunnyGene]

With all the bells and whistles they put on vehicles these days, why don't they have an idjit light to tell you when you have a headlight or taillight out? Being as cynical as I am, I can think of a reason why they don't but I would like to hear the thoughts of any of you who would care to speculate on the question.

Good question. The damn things tell you everything else from tire pressure to outside temp or whether your smart phone is connected. :roll:

 

[SR1911SHOOTER]

With all the bells and whistles they put on vehicles these days, why don't they have an idjit light to tell you when you have a headlight or taillight out? Being as cynical as I am, I can think of a reason why they don't but I would like to hear the thoughts of any of you who would care to speculate on the question.

Ilikerams,
Probably so the local boys in blue can make traffic stops and add to the city's coffers.
There is no reason they cannot tell you a headlight or tail light is out. They can tell you your
doors or tailgates or hatch backs are open.
i have speculated. :roll:
Blackie

 

[ilikerams]

SR1911SHOOTER, bingo, plus it also gives them "probable cause" to look for other violation as well.

 

[blume357]

Good question and answer... the thing I don't understand is on our 2009 Ford the front climate control can be separate so that my wife can choose her own settings (even though when ever she adjust her's she also adjust mine) what I want is separate windshield wiper controls....

 

[blume357]

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[xtratoy]

My 2000 Toyota Solara has a dash light when a tail or brake or turn signal is burnt out.

 

[sfhogman]

I remember my '77 Yamaha 750 had an indicator light to tell you if the headlight was out. I
As if you couldn't tell that on a motorcycle. Weird.

 

[Colonialgirl]

Gosh Guys; I sorta hate to tell you, BUT my 1998 Volvo has a dash light that comes on IF I have a bulb out; I leave the lights "on" and walk around the car to find which light and I carry some spare bulbs (Not on purpose, but because sometimes they come in a "two" pack and I only needed one)

 

[bogus bill]

Here comes the tax collector.

 

[DeletedMember275]

My 2004 Volvo tells you if any lights are out in the Info display.

 

[Bobberfishin]

My directional light "kind of" tells you if a tail light is out. It blinks much quicker than normal when a bulb is out.

 

[Galaxiedan]

Had a 80s Cadillac that had individual fiber optic cables that went to each light and terminated in a picture of the car on the dash if bulb was lit you could see it on the dash!

 

[Dave P.]

My 30 plus year old 928 has a warning light if a bulb is out.
Somewhere it's probably got a warning light for the warning light!
Dave

 

[exavid]

I had an '83 Toronado that had indicators that showed which lights were on. They were fiber optic. You could see them in the rear view mirror that showed the brake lights and turn signals while the front ones showed up on the front fenders IIRC. That car had the most comfortable front seat of any vehicle I've ever owned.

 

[Jeepnik]

Gee, I was always taught to look out front when driving at night. It's really pretty easy to see if a light is out.

And as to tail lights if it's dark a glance in the rear view can usually tell the story.

Oh wait, my cars are old and have single incandescent bulbs not these fancy multiple led things.

 

[exavid]

I had an '83 Toronado that had indicators that showed which lights were on. They were fiber optic. You could see them in the rear view mirror that showed the brake lights and turn signals while the front ones showed up on the front fenders IIRC. That car had the most comfortable front seat of any vehicle I've ever owned.

 

[Taterman]

My directional light "kind of" tells you if a tail light is out. It blinks much quicker than normal when a bulb is out.

I've had cars and trucks like that.

 

[whichwatch]

All cars have a warning light for burnt out head and tail lights. It's called the flashing red lights on the police car that is pulling you over to tell you that you have a light out.

 

[Pat-inCO]

It seems that several of you do not have a garage.

I have mine in the garage any time I'm not out driving. When I start it, I
have to put my foot on the brake (disengage an interlock) so it will start.
Guess what . . . that lights the break lights and I can see them reflected,
or not, before I even put it in gear.

I make a point of checking the turn lights more than once per week. Once
again, you can see the reflections. On the headlights, I turn them on as
I exit the garage, and guess what . . . I can see the reflections on the
house.

This whole process takes less than five seconds, to make sure I do not
get a ticket for non functioning lights. Seems a good investment in time.
It also makes sure I am concentrating on driving, and not doing other
mental gymnastics. :roll:

P.S. The last time I had a failure in/of any lights on my vehicles was very
near twenty-five years ago.

 

[Teddydogno1]

2010 Camaro has messages in the DIC (Driver Information Center) for any bulb that is out. It has HID headlights so I hope they last a long time (expensive).


Rob