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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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One headlight is dimmer than the other...

I have a question. I have noticed a headlight that was more dim than the other (the passenger side was dimmer) so I replaced it with a pair of Silverstar Ultra's. So as soon as I get it replaced I look to see if the problem was solved and nope, the stupid this is still more dim than the driver's side. The headlight isn't crooked, just more dim. Suggestions?
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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are you 100% sure they are aimed evenly? if they are, you have high resistance somewhere in the wiring of that light
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Your headlight fluid is probably low in the passenger side reservoir. Just top it off and you're good.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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they arent aimed evenly man most times it the driver side is aimed a little higher then the passenger.
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BLAZIN07SS
are you 100% sure they are aimed evenly? if they are, you have high resistance somewhere in the wiring of that light
yes, while i was assembling the lights i checked the mounting brackets. i also walked around the cars front end from a distance to see if i could find a bright spot, but also came up empty handed and then finally, the beams are not off. i was leaning toward the resistance theory too actually.

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Your headlight fluid is probably low in the passenger side reservoir. Just top it off and you're good.
yeah, that must be it.

any other thoughts?

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Brenticus
yes, while i was assembling the lights i checked the mounting brackets. i also walked around the cars front end from a distance to see if i could find a bright spot, but also came up empty handed and then finally, the beams are not off. i was leaning toward the resistance theory too actually.



yeah, that must be it.
are you actually seeing the aim on them or just guessing by bright spots?

its dark out now...drive up to a dead even wall. park 20 feet away and make sure they are aimed properly. adjust with the allen head bolt on top of the headlight
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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well, i'm having a hard time with the allen because i don't have the right size. grrr. but i believe that might be it. you have to get really low to the ground, but if you do you see the passenger side brighten up a lot. i'll try more in the morning when i can see better.
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