OBD-II code · Body
B0820 Left Headlamp High Beam Circuit
A fault has been detected in the left high beam headlamp circuit.
Is it safe to drive with B0820?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyBurnt out bulb
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Left High Beam Lamp, Body Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.