Wedge 80 Tr7 - Dim Headlight

[TDCrowe]

My RH headlamp is dim. Tested with new headlamp with same result...dim. High beams cause RH headlamp to basically go off.
Any ideas on how to fix this?

 

[Andrew Mace]

Check and clean any and all grounds for the headlamp circuit!

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Yep - ground connections are your first targets. Chances are you won't need to look elsewhere.

And welcome to the BCF!!


Mickey

 

[GBRandy]

Do the headlamps have one relay running both or one for each side? If there is one for each side, swap them and see if the problem moves. Might just be a relay issue.....

 

[TDCrowe]

I'm a bit of a novice so I would need help locating the ground connections. Can you help or do I need a manual?

 

[TDCrowe]

Thanks for the "ground connection" advice. I indeed located the connector and found that the ground pin was pushed out so there was little to no connection. I pulled it back into position with needle nose pliers and I know have full illunination!!
Thanks again.
Tim

 

[Mickey Richaud]

Good deal!

Now's a good time to check all your grounds. Disconnect, clean, and coat with dielectric grease. "Ounce of prevention..."



Mickey

 

[Gliderman8]

Had a similar situation last week... when switching from low to high beams all my headlights went out. I pulled over and switched back to low beam and they came back on.
I traced it to a bad ground. All is good now!

 

[GBRandy]

Buy a can of Deoxit and a 12 pack.
Wait for a rainy Saturday afternoon.
Open connector, spray, reconnect....rinse & repeat