Notices

Left low-beam is dim

Thread Tools
 
Old 11-10-2002 | 08:33 AM
  #1  
Kingseth2's Avatar
Kingseth2
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default Left low-beam is dim

I did a search but could not find any information on the topic.

I recently noticed the drivers side low beam on my 98 accord is weaker than the right side bulb. Anyone have an idea why?
Old 11-10-2002 | 09:40 AM
  #2  
The Dude's Avatar
The Dude
Banned
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default

you need this stuff



40 bucks a bottle from Japan
Old 11-10-2002 | 09:56 AM
  #3  
SweetAccord's Avatar
SweetAccord
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 437
Likes: 0
From: Kansas :p
Default

Originally posted by The Dude
you need this stuff



40 bucks a bottle from Japan
:chuckles:

Check the wiring...see if anything is loose
Old 11-10-2002 | 10:43 AM
  #4  
Kingseth2's Avatar
Kingseth2
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally posted by The Dude
you need this stuff



40 bucks a bottle from Japan
:doh:
Old 11-10-2002 | 10:49 AM
  #5  
e3NiNe's Avatar
e3NiNe
#CustomUserTitle
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 63,854
Likes: 0
From: glass case of emotion
Default

time for a new bulb?
Old 11-10-2002 | 02:39 PM
  #6  
phat99accord's Avatar
phat99accord
BMW Tech
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 514
Likes: 0
From: Suffolk County, NY
Default

just get new bulbs. in my sisters car both lights were dimmer than usual so i took them out and both had strange bubbles formed on them i guess from heat n thats what caused the dimming. my advice check the bulbs if they look deformed then replace them if not check the wiring maybe its a bad ground because thats what happen with my projectors to
Old 11-10-2002 | 07:02 PM
  #7  
JJJ784's Avatar
JJJ784
No Soup For You!
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
Default

left is dimmer. it's because we drive on the right hand side, and to prevent blinding for left side oncoming traffic, our right low beams are "stronger" than the left.
Old 11-10-2002 | 07:08 PM
  #8  
djmtsu's Avatar
djmtsu
nopistons
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: Middle Tennessee
Default

What? Uh, they are the same bulbs either side regardless. The lenses actually allow the light to project a little off to the left. Who told you they were different? No soup indeed.
Old 11-11-2002 | 12:06 AM
  #9  
JJJ784's Avatar
JJJ784
No Soup For You!
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: Orange County
Default

not different bulb, but the housing is a bit different, same with us spec and jdm spec side mirrors.
Old 11-11-2002 | 04:36 PM
  #10  
Kingseth2's Avatar
Kingseth2
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 307
Likes: 0
From: NY
Default

Originally posted by EliteAccord Get some Sylvania Silverstars its cheaper at www.suvlights.com and you also get an additional $10 rebate.

Nice, thank you for the site.



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:19 PM.