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Dim right side headlights and high beam

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23K views 17 replies 10 participants last post by  anitapicllo35  
#1 ·
Guys I need your help. My right HID light went out so I converted them back to the stock lights. Now the right side high beam is very dim and so is the headlight. The left side is fine. When I turn on the high beams I see the left one come on and hear the beam selector click in the fuze box. Clanged the bulb in the high beam and it is the same...Any ideas?
 
#4 ·
There all on but the right side is dim and the right high beam is on very low and doesnt go to high beam. I wouldnt think it was the fuse if they came on
 
#7 ·
I read through it and it sounds close to the same. Both right lights high and low come on but not very bright. The left side has no issues. Maybe ill check the fuses tomorrow....
 
#9 ·
Lazy ass...get out there and check it now. lol. I know you a government issue flashlight or 20 in your possession somewhere Craig. lol..jk

I thought the fuses would be good if they came on...ill look tomorrow...lol....
 
#14 · (Edited)
Yes, 1st thing, check the fuses for whatever side is bad for lighting. If it's blown, and it blows after replacing the fuse, then you have to search for where it's going to ground and shorting-out.

Yes they are in the fuse box, turn-over the lid and see the fuse diagram for whichever is bad, then remove that fuse to examine it. Of course the fuses have the probe contacts on the top of the fuse where the fuse amps # is. Some people may not know those tiny silver spots on either side of the amps # are there to use a meter or a continuity tester, and are actually part of the fuse prongs going into the females in the fuse block.

Start w/the simple things. Check your fuse(s)!

Headlights have a 'burnout' mode to dimly-light-up so oncoming traffic still sees there is a car or truck coming towards them, and not a motorcycle.