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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 02:16 AM
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I thought I had a burned out headlight so took the opportunity to put in some Bosch replacements so I could change bulbs if I wanted. After the change that side is still very dim.
Any ideas on what to check now?
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Check your wire leads, may be a break or worn line or faulty connection.
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Lots of times dim lights can be traced to bad grounds. Go over your wires carefully.
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Originally Posted by Dynabob
Lots of times dim lights can be traced to bad grounds. Go over your wires carefully.
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Headl...0Foglights.pdf
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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thanks for the replies
I will be checking the wires carefully
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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it was a broken ground wire near the headlight pivot
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