What is the orange lens in the headlights for??
02-01-13, 02:12 AM
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What is the orange lens in the headlights for??
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As above really....and no it is not for my indicators. I have tried everything and it doesnt turn on, flash or do anything and it is really bugging me.
What is it?
Thanks,
Tom
As above really....and no it is not for my indicators. I have tried everything and it doesnt turn on, flash or do anything and it is really bugging me.
What is it?
Thanks,
Tom
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No idea what DOT is. That a US standard/requirement?
So I am assuming all cars have this and that I am not going crazy thinking that it has no actual function in terms of being a light and it is just for reflector/decorative purposes.
Its been bugging me for too long!
So I am assuming all cars have this and that I am not going crazy thinking that it has no actual function in terms of being a light and it is just for reflector/decorative purposes.
Its been bugging me for too long!
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So its not just me it drives mad then! 
Just so I know, do you need to remove the WHOLE headlight assembly, stick it in the over/heatgun open it up etc or can you remove a few bits (as per installing a HID kit) and then just "pull it out" somehow?
Depending on how much of a chore it is to do, I may just leave it alone.
Just so I know, do you need to remove the WHOLE headlight assembly, stick it in the over/heatgun open it up etc or can you remove a few bits (as per installing a HID kit) and then just "pull it out" somehow?
Depending on how much of a chore it is to do, I may just leave it alone.
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Oh, ok. Never heard of it. Guess we would have a similar body here in the UK....
Only thing I know from US TV is the DMV.
I would assume that it is standard as I am in the UK.
I understand about the rear ones as that makes sense as they are red etc. But orange is used as indicators, so I have no idea why they used orange as a front reflector. Well I guess it is more on the side of the car despite being part of the headlight so maybe that is why.
Did not know that. Maybe it is a US and asia requirement (or a requirement from their largest market) and it was just easier to put them into all headlight assemblies?
I have never knowingly seen this before on any other brand.
I think overall, they will probably just stay there for now. Maybe one day and I mean MAYBE, I will attempt to either relocate the indicators to that space or use it for some other interesting lighting feature.
Just glad that I no longer think that it is a light and expect it to do anything more than just look orange.
Thanks guys
Only thing I know from US TV is the DMV.
I understand about the rear ones as that makes sense as they are red etc. But orange is used as indicators, so I have no idea why they used orange as a front reflector. Well I guess it is more on the side of the car despite being part of the headlight so maybe that is why.
I have never knowingly seen this before on any other brand.
I think overall, they will probably just stay there for now. Maybe one day and I mean MAYBE, I will attempt to either relocate the indicators to that space or use it for some other interesting lighting feature.
Just glad that I no longer think that it is a light and expect it to do anything more than just look orange.
Thanks guys
