One Headlight Brighter that the Other ??

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Dec 4, 2006 | 11:23 PM

Rocket

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One Headlight Brighter that the Other ??

I think I have a bad ground on my drivers side head lamp it is Very, Very Dim any one else ever have this problem??

Dec 5, 2006 | 01:16 AM

TerribleTed

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Tried a new bulb??

Dec 5, 2006 | 05:23 PM

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Yes I replaced the bulb...Twice! I am thinking it has a bad Ground, just thought it might be a common problem?

Dec 5, 2006 | 05:25 PM

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I have that with my after market ones but on with my stock one.
You running the stock ones right?

Dec 5, 2006 | 06:01 PM

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i dont have this problem with my xb but my 2001 malibu had water in the right side tail light and now all the lights on the right side are dimmer than the left very annoying. have never found a fix for in and have replaced housings and bulbs, sux

Dec 5, 2006 | 06:55 PM

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I have aftermarket bulbs...no dimming issues here.

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:49 PM

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might jsut be aimed slightly down. it makes a HUGE difference.

Dec 5, 2006 | 11:03 PM

Rocket

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I found the problem the fuse was blown for the left light but some power (3 volts) was bleeding over from the right light letting it light just a bit.