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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 03:27 PM
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Hello Ladies and Gentleman, sooo my left headlight low bean went out a while ago. I finally got to buy the bulb (ONLY BECAUSE IVE BEEN HAVING CLUTCH ISSUES DONT COME FOR ME PLEASE HAHA) so as I’m swapping the bulb/power box or wherever you want to call it I notice that the fuse that’s supposed to connect to the bulb is burnt. Should I replace the connection (if possible) or just get new headlights. My current headlights are really bad I recently sanded them down and clear coated them and the clear coat is cracking again but I did a quick DIY so I don’t think I did it right. But just asking for the opinion of other enthusiasts ) also which brand should I get for the headlights and recommendations?


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That is the wiring harness from the ballast to the bulb.It needs replaced as I don't see any way of repair.
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That is the wiring harness from the ballast to the bulb.It needs replaced as I don't see any way of repair.
replace as in the whole headlight or the part in particular? Like cutting the wire and adding a new connection ?
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That harness plugs into the ballast and the headlight bulb.No need to cut anything,just replace this short harness.
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That harness plugs into the ballast and the headlight bulb.No need to cut anything,just replace this short harness.
im sorry if I’m asking dumb questions but I’m still very new to this car. Where could I find that? Is it difficult to perform solo?
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Ballast is mounted on the bottom of the headlight.Remove it and the harness will be accessible and easy to replace.
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Ballast is mounted on the bottom of the headlight.Remove it and the harness will be accessible and easy to replace.
okay I’ll search up a YouTube video hopefully that can give me more of a sense of direction on the how to! Thank you!!!
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Ballast is mounted on the bottom of the headlight.Remove it and the harness will be accessible and easy to replace.
by any chance do you know where or how I can find that harness to replace it ?
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I may have one in the garage.Let me look tonight and I will let you know.
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I may have one in the garage.Let me look tonight and I will let you know.
awesome! Thank you!!
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