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2004 s430 right lowbeam not working

Old Oct 16, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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I replaced the bulb but the right side but the low beam does not work, can anyone give me some pointers of what to look for?

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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I would presume you have H7 fitting and you have swapped the bulb with a known worker as a 1st check, then go for a fuse check, and then a plug in relay.

While the bonnet is up and you're checking your connector also move any wiring pertaining to your lights in case there is damage, also check the earth.

If you have a meter don't rely on a 12v reading it might be high resistance and not enough current is flowing.
Best way is to use a 12v 21W and a length of wire.
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by swanee59
I would presume you have H7 fitting and you have swapped the bulb with a known worker as a 1st check, then go for a fuse check, and then a plug in relay.

While the bonnet is up and you're checking your connector also move any wiring pertaining to your lights in case there is damage, also check the earth.

If you have a meter don't rely on a 12v reading it might be high resistance and not enough current is flowing.
Best way is to use a 12v 21W and a length of wire.

I did not find any fuse on my fuse chart for the the low beams, I do have a good bulb I bought a new one
 
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Have you actually seen the "new" bulb lit ???
 
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