Honda Pilot Lights

21 messages, Last post on Apr 01, 2008 at 9:42 AM

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#19 of 21 Honda Pilot Fog Lights by leninator Mar 28, 2008 (5:26 pm)
I have a 2008 Pilot and I'm trying to figure ot what the little metal "shield" is on the fog light bulbs. I find that my fog lights are almost useless because they are aimed at the ground about 40' in front of the car. I know fog lights are supposed to be aimed low, but these are only good as cornering lamps. Replies to this message: parviz (Mar 28, 2008 10:01 pm)
#20 of 21 Re: Honda Pilot Fog Lights [leninator] by parviz Mar 28, 2008 (10:01 pm)
Replying to: leninator (Mar 28, 2008 5:26 pm) I think they are called deflector. The intent of fog lights are for short distances, as you have indicated, If you can see farther than 40 feet in a foggy situation, you probably don't need fog lights for the situation.
#21 of 21 Honda Pilot Fog Lights by leninator Apr 01, 2008 (9:42 am)
Thanks for your input. I understand the whole fog light theory. 40', travelling at even 30mph is inadequate lighting. I've had fog lights on pretty much every car I've owned and never had a problem with aiming and getting "flashed" by oncoming drivers. I guess my question is, has anyone removed the shields aroung the bulbs to see what effect it has. The lens should do the "cutoff" of the light comming off the reflector in the light. If I remove the shield, will it cause a problem?