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  1. 7th January 2014, 11:15 PM #1
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    hi guys,

    just wonder if anyone can help me with a problem. my head light seems to be showing a less full beam than the other and one of my fogs has been replaced but not working. i got both xenon bulbs replaced at the same time. the fog bulb had blown and was replaced but nothing?? i was advised to get my electrics checked and maybe a faulty earth???

    any suggestions would be very much appreciated??
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  2. 8th January 2014, 03:57 PM #2
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    A faulty earth will make the lights dimmer, not sure you are saying that?
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  3. 8th January 2014, 07:44 PM #3
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    Is it an occasional flicker or constant ?
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  4. 9th January 2014, 01:43 PM #4
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    hey guys,

    many thanks for the replies. it is an occasional flicker but the light is constantly dimmer..(the beam never matches my other head light).if that makes any sense???
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  5. 9th January 2014, 07:18 PM #5
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    Yeah that's makes sense. I would suggest that you change the headlight bulb first and just check that it's not a faulty bulb first.
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  6. 10th January 2014, 10:54 AM #6
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    yeah thats what i did but still nothing . its just so frustrating
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  7. 10th January 2014, 01:51 PM #7
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    Just a pity I'm so far away or I'd have a look at it for you. Have you got a volt meter ?
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
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  8. 10th January 2014, 02:59 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cazvondee View Post
    yeah thats what i did but still nothing . its just so frustrating
    Pop along to John Clark's after 10 tomorrow as there are going to be a bunch of us there for a meet and someone may be able to help


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  9. 10th January 2014, 06:44 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    Pop along to John Clark's after 10 tomorrow as there are going to be a bunch of us there for a meet and someone may be able to help


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    What when where how come no one told me !!
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  10. 10th January 2014, 11:44 PM #10
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    hi craig,

    thanks very much but i'm actually offshore just now til tuesday. i'll pester my brother in law to have a look at it when i'm back

    thanks miniiGP, i'll mention to him about a volt meter. he will have a better idea than me lol
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