HeadLights problem
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Car: 87 camaro z28
Engine: 2.8l V-6
Transmission: TH-700R4
HeadLights problem
when i turn on my headlights the pass side low beam light does not come on but when i flip it to hi beams it comes on what could be the problem and how can i fix it or do i have to take it to a mechanic
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
The low beam element is burnt out.
The lows have a high and low element in them just like your turn signal bulb.
90% of the time.. a good smack on the lense will make the filiment regain contact for a short period of time.
Pop the hood, remove the retainer/trim 'ring' around the lamp (generally 4 torx screws.. only the top 2 really need removed, bottom just loose), pull/change the headlamp.. worry no more and drive safer at night.
The lows have a high and low element in them just like your turn signal bulb.
90% of the time.. a good smack on the lense will make the filiment regain contact for a short period of time.
Pop the hood, remove the retainer/trim 'ring' around the lamp (generally 4 torx screws.. only the top 2 really need removed, bottom just loose), pull/change the headlamp.. worry no more and drive safer at night.
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Car: 87 camaro z28
Engine: 2.8l V-6
Transmission: TH-700R4
do i have to pull them out foward or can i pull them from the rear case i got in a fender bender and have not got around to fixing them so i hope not foward
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
There are 4 Phillips-head screws on the metal frame that holds the headlight bulbs in place. The upper two are easy to see and remove. The lower two are tougher. You'll need to pry the urethane of the front bumper cover down with a wedge to get to them. I'd suggest using a screwdriver with a magnetic tip so you don't lose the screws. To reinstall the frame I find it easier to bend the bottom two tabs at an angle. This allows getting the bulb and frame in easier. Once it is in you can reattach the electrical plug to the back of the bulb.
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