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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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Hello everyone,
Here's the model of headlights I have for my 2009 f150

https://www.autoanything.com/lights/77A5221A7161386.aspx?kc=GOOGADW&DZID=PLA_g_1776971 643_74555094132_10399-5221-3043254_c&utm_source=g&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign =1776971643&utm_content=74555094132&utm_product=10 399-5221-3043254&gclid=CjwKCAiA-_L9BRBQEiwA-bm5fjgvnrXpVB9TTiRgn-R-2yjcd8PRMhgyXYxrMPaf3YIBBbAsVqs0EBoC1KkQAvD_BwE

I've had them for over a year and just recently started having problems with them. The one headlight is currently stuck on high beam, the shutter will not close it off. The right headlight is very dim. This could be due to a multitude of reasons. The body shop I had install them (deer wreck, front end, the whole bit) was complete trash and could've wired something wrong. Sometimes the other headlight will only work on low beams but when the high beams get turned on, no light comes out.

I did retrofit some LEDs into them when I first got them over a year ago 'cause halogens are antiquated garbage, but I've never had this issue 'till recently. Has anybody had any similar problems and know what to do to fix them? I haven't tried opening them up yet, but that may be my next step. Thanks for y'all's help.
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 08:46 PM
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On the one with the stuck shutter, remove the bulb from the projector and use a screwdriver to gently and I mean super gently tap the shutter to try and break it loose. It may have jammed due to vibration.

Dim Led bulbs are generally due to heat damage to the driver that powers the led elements. May need to replace them.

Good luck.
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Old Nov 25, 2020 | 07:01 AM
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Basically what artsr2002 said. Not to sound like a dick, but Spyder lights are not a quality light.
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 12:56 AM
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Any update on this OP?
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by artsr2002
Any update on this OP?
I haven't had the time nor will to get around to it yet. But I will update as soon as I do. Thanks for y'alls help!
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