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One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:34 pm
by mister munkey
Only noticed this evening whilst popping out for a pizza. Drivers side headlamp has dimmed considerably, arond 20% the brightness of the other.
Is this a symptom of imminent bulb blowing, bad earth or something more sinister?
Don't think its related to the recent new spots as they are wired through a seperate switch/relay to the main lighting system, but a puzzle all the same.
Any clues?
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:10 am
by daveblueozzie
quick fix, put a new bulb in, nothing to lose and if its not that you then have a spare bulb.
if its not the bulb, then look for the sinister .
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:13 am
by mister munkey
Wise words Dave. I've got a spare bulb set too - should've thought of that meself really.
I'll have a swap tomorrow & post back.
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:24 am
by dandywarhol
Take it along to an evening class and see if a spot of education does the job.
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:08 am
by bigdaddycain
Chances are it's a bad earth, whip the connector block off for starters and clean the contacts...
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:34 am
by mister munkey
Just an update here . . .
bigdaddycain wrote:Chances are it's a bad earth, whip the connector block off for starters and clean the contacts...
Spot on dude. A wiggle & a squirt has sorted it.
Great service, once again.
Re: One Dim Headlight.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:57 am
by bigdaddycain
Wiggling and squirting is always a good way of fixing stuff... Not nice weather for dodgy lights Mr M....
It may return though
In which case the connectors in the plug will need a bit of a bend to help to get a decent purchase on spades on the headlight bulb, hopefully it'll last till the weather warms up though...