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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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hi-beam question

hey when u guys turn on ur high beams, does the passenger side light go to high-beam while the driver side go super dim?

mine does even after i switch the high / low beam wires around.

Is it a problem with a fuse or connector?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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No, its either both low beams, or both high beams. The two headlights are always the same as each other.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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mmmkay, well it seems that on my lights
Normal
passenger: normal
driver: slightly dimmer

Highbeam
passenger: highbeam
driver: super dim (like an uber ultra lowbeam)

i switched the highbeam / lowbeam wires too on the driver side light and still the same
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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ever think to try and replace the drivers side light?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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oops, forgot that

both bulbs are brand new and are exactly the same type from Pep Boys, sylvania bulbs or somethin.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Track down your drivers side headlight ground! Its either loose, dirty, corroded, or some variation of those. It wouldn't hurt to clean up your passenger side ground either.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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sounds like a good idea, ill pursue it tommorrow after HW.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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or maybe swap bulbs left to right and vice versa
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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problem still occurs when i use my extra bulb (the only living headlight from crash)
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Could be the combo switch. Check out 4crawler's discussion of combo switch function and repair http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...eadlight_Combo
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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pretty sure its not the switch, and its not the ground wire (unless i am missing it)

i dont really need to fix this to drive, its just an annoying nuance
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