Problem with headlights
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Problem with headlights
I've recently had a problem with the headlights on my 996.
When turned on, the low beams look very very dim. However the high beams work fine and the fog lights work as well.
I have tried changing the bulbs and I also changed the headlight switch, but still nothing...
Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
When turned on, the low beams look very very dim. However the high beams work fine and the fog lights work as well.
I have tried changing the bulbs and I also changed the headlight switch, but still nothing...
Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
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BOTH low beams are dim?
that sounds like a grounding issue - anything corroded inside when you swapped bulbs? check connections...
swap your headlights with known working ones of a friend - if the prblem goes away you have it isolated...where are you located ?
PS welcome to RL and when you get a second post a quick BIO and a couple pics (even just cell phone pics if thats all you have)
that sounds like a grounding issue - anything corroded inside when you swapped bulbs? check connections...
swap your headlights with known working ones of a friend - if the prblem goes away you have it isolated...where are you located ?
PS welcome to RL and when you get a second post a quick BIO and a couple pics (even just cell phone pics if thats all you have)
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Thanks for the welcome! I will try and get some pictures up. I am located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina.
Yes, both bulbs are dim. I purchased new bulbs to replace the old ones so I am fairly certain it's not the bulbs. I did not remember seeing any corrosion on the connectors but I will definitely give it another look.
I did have my ignition switch changed not long before this problem came up, I am wondering if that could possibly be related?
Yes, both bulbs are dim. I purchased new bulbs to replace the old ones so I am fairly certain it's not the bulbs. I did not remember seeing any corrosion on the connectors but I will definitely give it another look.
I did have my ignition switch changed not long before this problem came up, I am wondering if that could possibly be related?
