12-26-2017, 01:55 PM
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Because they are Volkswagens.
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12-26-2017, 02:35 PM
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Worst case scenario you could use the working head light to slave a relay and power both head lights directly from the battery or alternator.
This is a common mod for older fords with dim head lights.
I also did this to my wife's car so I could upgrade it to 100w high beams.
Also you could have a bad ground. If you had power at the head light but it doesn't come on.
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12-26-2017, 02:59 PM
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Check all the grounds? The wiring diagram is supposed to help me find those, right?
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12-26-2017, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by freebeard
I've always wondered about why seemingly new cars drive around with one headlight out. I think I'm beginning to understand.
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99 out of 100 GM pickups drive around with one headlight. Back in the day GM used the song "Like A Rock" in it's ads to the point where that song makes me rage. I always thought they should have used The Wallflowers' "One Headlight".
This is a prime example of why I prefer "Old School". None of my relics would suffer this nonsense. It would be a bad bulb or crusty socket, end of story. |
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12-26-2017, 06:59 PM
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Nope the wiring diagram won't show squat about where the grounds are actually located.
Don't worry about finding the location of the ground, check continuity with the multimeter.
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12-28-2017, 07:19 PM
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Um, yeah, O'Reilly's gave me the wrong bulb. It looked right, but wasn't. I had a spare from my Accord and it fit, so Mom is good to go now.
Since I believe personal embarrassment is worth potentially helping people: If your headlight goes out and you have separate high and low beams, make sure you are trying to replace the right bulb!
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12-28-2017, 07:42 PM
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You gotta be able to laugh at yourself, you can't always rely on others. 
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12-28-2017, 07:57 PM
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Also, please check part numbers!
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12-28-2017, 08:14 PM
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I keep a part number list for my various vehicles so I can quickly find what I need. It's just in a OneNote document, and lists things such as H7 bulbs, OEM wiper inserts, tire sizes, etc. I don't let shop monkeys tell me what I need, I tell them what I need.
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12-28-2017, 08:40 PM
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I almost always bring the old one in with me for direct comparisons.
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