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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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My dirvers side low beam went out, I bought another one and it lasted 5 minutes and it went out, anyone had a similar problem ?
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Old Jul 1, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Just a quick question, did you rewire the headlights with the relays to make them get full alternator voltage? Have you checked the voltage at the headlight connector? Curiousity only Wayne.
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I have done nothing to the lights, everythings stock 25 years old. I will check the voltage tomorrow, thanks Eddie
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Probably just a fluke Wayne....
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Originally Posted by 7t2vette
Probably just a fluke Wayne....

or an '80! We tend to have electrical problems.
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