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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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My new headlights aren't but 5-6 weeks old. Today the low beam just stopped working on the drivers side. Everything else works... Could this be a fuse? Or just a faulty bulb?
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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switch the bulbs around and see if the problem follows the bulb...you didnt happen to touch the actual bulb with your fingers or hand did you?
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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No I didn't lol. Would that make a difference though? Also ill try switching then tomorrow.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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yes...halogen bulbs dont like it when you touch them...shortens the life by a lot
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Well they've never been taken out lol. Maybe this is a good reason to upgrade to hid bulbs.
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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Swapped bulbs over and it worked. So it's the bulb. Now comes one other issue to adjust before buying a new bulb. Since the light went out I've noticed a ton of moisture build up in the headlight. Could this be related? Also how can I fix this? Thanks
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