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Old 08-19-2013, 10:57 AM
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My driver side headlight is way brighter then my other side. All bulbs are the same. I even replaced the entire headlight thinking it was just not as new or something. This is on my daytime running lights. Any ideas guys? Thanks
 
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Old 08-19-2013, 12:54 PM
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Pictures maybe? That could help...when you say you replaced the entire headlight, what do you mean exactly?
 
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Old 08-19-2013, 04:09 PM
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The entire headlight assembly is what I assume he meant.

Check your grounds, they should be bolted to the core support right behind the headlights.

Also, aim them at a wall at night to make sure one isn't just aimed way too high, making it appear brighter than the other.
 
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Old 08-19-2013, 06:17 PM
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Yea Thanks guys. I'll check the grounds. I did adjust the lights on my garage doors. They are even. It looks like the driver side brights are on. That's how much briter it is compared to the passenger side. Crazy!!Thanks again.
 
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I'm having the same problem but its more like the drivers side lights are normal and the passenger side lights are dim. I replaced all the bulbs, no luck. I'm going to check the grounds tomorrow.
 
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Have you also checked to make sure that the chrome inner reflector hasn't started to corrode and therefore dimming the beam?

 
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Old 10-24-2013, 07:36 AM
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Have you done the quad beam mod? I noticed after I did this that after I pull the fuse for the left or right headlight that it still stays on but dim.
 
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Old 10-25-2013, 07:40 PM
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My passenger side fuse was blown, new 15 amp fuse and everything fired up fine!
 
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