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Blowing driver side headlight


alexp11

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Hey guys, awhile back (late October) I had to put a new bulb in my driver side headlight, the high beam worked, but the low beam didn't, which got me pulled over, so I replaced the bulb and it worked fine, I can't remember if the bulb went out on me or it was like that when I bought the truck in September, but last night, I flipped on the high beams on my way home from work, noticed a flash, and now my driver side low beam is out again. High beam still works though. I'm not genious, but I think the bulbs should last a little longer than 3 months, right? Anyone know what might be causing this? Truck is a 93 reg cab with the 3.0 engine. Thanks - Alex
 


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I can send you 1993 EVTM schematics that will help you figure out this problem, which could be a bad ground, or a bad connector at the lamp.

Send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll send those.
 

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Check the lens for moisture inside...there are many people having the same problem and I had it on my 89 Tempo...my solution was to drill a small hole in the bottom of the lens to allow moisture to escape...apparently others found the same solution...
 

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Drilled the lights, got some fluid out, didn't expect much water to come out at 5 degrees. I also attempted to clean the ground I found with the schematics, but the stud just spun when I tried to remove it, so I cut it and wired it directly to my battery. So far so good. We'll see how well this holds up in the next few months. Thanks guys.
 

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Thanks for the follow up...hope it fixed it for you...
 
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