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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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headlight problem - HELP!

i noticed last night that my driver side headlight wasnt working, and i still havent been able to figure it out...i thought it could be either the fuses, or the lightbulb itself, but the fuses are still good (15A and 30A) and my hi-beams work, so the bulb seems to be good...i've checked my haynes manual and FSM, not much help there...

question is, what could be causing it? it was fine a couple of days ago... could it bad grounds or relays? i just got my car back recently from the shop, and they cleared all my engine codes...does that matter?

any help would be appreciated

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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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does the passenger headlight go up? if so then it could be your motor that crapped out if you want i got a spare one ill sell you for $35 shipped if your intrested tell me....
but thats what i think it is cause it happned to me and thats what it was
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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I have seen high beam/low go out and the other
still burn...might switch head light out just too see
then it might be dimmer switch,but I would guess that
both would be the same if that were the case...
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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yeah it goes up and all, it just doesnt light up
i thought of just putting new bulbs in, but i doubt that'd work
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Simple headlight buld blown out. Two filiments. Swap left and right lights for affirmation.
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by HAILERS
Simple headlight buld blown out. Two filiments. Swap left and right lights for affirmation.
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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gets right down to it a test light and a multi-meter
would tell ya real guick...
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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Originally posted by HAILERS
Simple headlight buld blown out. Two filiments. Swap left and right lights for affirmation.
i havent tried that yet

but probably tomorrow morning

i hope that works

but i still dont get how my highs work
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Old Jul 2, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Because each bulb has 2 filaments. One is low beam, the other is high. Low usually burns out first, due to being used more.
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Old Jul 3, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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Yes, thats what happened with my light. Swap the bulb and it will be fine.
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