Re: CJ Headlights - Passenger Bright, Drivers Dim?
Ditto. that. Clean all your plug contacts and grounds. make sure to use
dielectric grease so it doesn't happen again. -- Rich Harris 1986 CJ7 4.0l head w/MOPAR MPFI, Tom Woods driveshaft, 4:10 w/Detroits F/R, 33" BFG MT's, Rubicon Express springs, ProComp MX6 shocks, revolver shackles, and a couple more fun tricks. "Rod Gramlich" <rod.gramlich@ualberta.ca> wrote in message news:eqfo71$5tp$1@tabloid.srv.ualberta.ca... > Almost CERTAINLY a bad connection (it could be ground, ... or it could be > power source i.e. corroded plug contacts etc.). > > There's no bulbs to swap ... per se .... except the sealed units > themselves ....... but sealed units are (generally speaking) either > working, ... or not working ..... i.e. with proper connections, the light > is either on or off. A dim light indicates bad current flow ....... > > My guess would be bad plug connection > > > <lynnhowlyn@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1170827306.277337.237830@h3g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com... >> OK - 1983 CJ7, essentailly stock as least in terms of the electrical & >> wiring. >> >> I took the grill and radiator out recently while replacing on the PS >> gearbox which meant disconnecting headlights, turn signals and etc and >> pulling the front harness. >> >> All of the lights (headlights, turn signal and etc) were working >> correctly before working on it. >> >> But when I re-installed everything, the drivers headlight is very dim >> (VERY dim) and the passenger headlight is pretty normal brightness. >> Turn signals work as well as before --- that is to sday , they work >> good. >> >> The harness was left connected to the bulkhead connector while I was >> working on the Jeep - which still starts and runs like it should >> >> I'm thinking a bad or loose ground, but can't see any loose wires >> or ?? >> >> Any suggestions on where to start? Diagnostics? Haven't tried >> swapping bulbs side-to-side yet - but will when I get back into the >> shop. >> >> Thanks >> >> Lynn in Vancouver WA >> > > |
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