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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 07:20 PM
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one headlight is brighter than the other

how come my driver's side headlight is brighter than my passenger side? it was like this before my APC rewire, and it's still like this after the rewire. how can i fix it?
Old Oct 18, 2001 | 08:06 PM
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maybe its the bulb itself.... try geting 2 new bulbs so you know theyre even
Old Oct 18, 2001 | 08:29 PM
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Re: one headlight is brighter than the other

Originally posted by matt92gxe
how come my driver's side headlight is brighter than my passenger side? it was like this before my APC rewire, and it's still like this after the rewire. how can i fix it?
It can be a few things check all 3
-different bulbs
-dirty housings
-aimed differently
Old Oct 18, 2001 | 10:17 PM
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I have the SAME issue! I cant figure it out...sometimes the passenger side light doesnt even go on all the way unless I mees with the new harness wires...I've checked almost everything and I cant figure it out either.
Old Oct 19, 2001 | 12:18 PM
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Originally posted by DaBoxGTI
I have the SAME issue! I cant figure it out...sometimes the passenger side light doesnt even go on all the way unless I mees with the new harness wires...I've checked almost everything and I cant figure it out either.

Got me. I was gonna say replace your wire harness but U said U had new one's? Keep playing with it I guess.
Old Oct 19, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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Originally posted by DaBoxGTI
I have the SAME issue! I cant figure it out...sometimes the passenger side light doesnt even go on all the way unless I mees with the new harness wires...I've checked almost everything and I cant figure it out either.
That almost sounds like your using an over wattage bulb and the harness will be frying soon...
Old Oct 20, 2001 | 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by maxse91


It can be a few things check all 3
-different bulbs
-dirty housings
-aimed differently
how can i change the aim?
Old Oct 21, 2001 | 07:26 PM
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how can i change the aim?
still wondering
Old Oct 21, 2001 | 08:11 PM
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above the headlight, there is a **** that rotates the housing up and down depending on the direction you turn the ****. It is located close the fender and the from part of the frame. You should aim the lights at a wall so you can see how level the light is. Try that out.
Old Oct 21, 2001 | 08:17 PM
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thanks for answering my dumb question. shoulda been asked by a newbie
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