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pbrahana 07-29-2013 10:11 PM

headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
My headlights aren't lighting up all the way. I'm thinking a wire is bad or something because the brights work and they are really dim when I turn the switch on the dash and I can't see at all at night and this makes me nervous
Its like only the parking lights are coming on
Thanks!

Markous 07-29-2013 10:21 PM

Re: headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
Start at the root, are your battery terminals clean or corroded?

black 06 ranger 07-29-2013 10:22 PM

Re: headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
When was the last time u changed out your lights?

pbrahana 07-29-2013 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by black 06 ranger (Post 1582158)
When was the last time u changed out your lights?

Probably a while, but I'm not sure you the bulbs are bad. idid some electrical work not too long ago and I'm worried I screwed something up.But changing them will probably be good anyway

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Originally Posted by Markous (Post 1582153)
Start at the root, are your battery terminals clean or corroded?

Hmm maybe I'll check on that tomorrow

Ordinary Biker 07-29-2013 10:26 PM

Re: headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
Radically dim low beams is a hallmark sign of a ground fault.

pbrahana 07-29-2013 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ordinary Biker (Post 1582174)
Radically dim low beams is a hallmark sign of a ground fault.

How do fix it? They are about the same brightness as my parking lights

Ordinary Biker 07-29-2013 10:31 PM

Re: headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
Check all the wiring to each light. Look for corroded connectors, worn insulation, broken conductors. If that is what it is, you will have repair whatever you find bad.

pbrahana 07-29-2013 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ordinary Biker (Post 1582189)
Check all the wiring to each light. Look for corroded connectors, worn insulation, broken conductors. If that is what it is, you will have repair whatever you find bad.

I'll look into it, I have a feeling I screwed something up when I installed Under dash LED strips. I double checked every wire I fooled with and all look okay though

pbrahana 08-07-2013 06:05 PM

I fixed it anyone still cares. Bad power wire is all it was

black 06 ranger 08-07-2013 06:07 PM

Re: headlights too dim...thinkong electrical problem
 
Good glad you can see at night!

pbrahana 08-07-2013 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by black 06 ranger (Post 1602280)
Good glad you can see at night!

Luxury lol


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