headlight problem (brightness)

[dumple]

well i guess ive never noticed this but just a few minutes ago i went to go somewhere so i turn the car on turn my lights on and in the reflection of my moms bumper i saw that the passenger side light is bright like its supposed to be, but the drivers side is like dim and barley lit and orange instead of white like the other.

anyone have any ideas about whats up?

[golden chicken]

high resistance in the circuit. take the bulb out and check the socket for corrosion. that's where i would start. you might end up having to change the socket.

[dumple]

Originally Posted by golden chicken

high resistance in the circuit. take the bulb out and check the socket for corrosion. that's where i would start. you might end up having to change the socket.

i looked at the socket it didnt look corroded it also takes more time to turn on like the bulb looks like it has to warm up then turn on but it doesnt turn on fully

[all4glh]

Check your grounds as well.

[dumple]

ok so i just tested with my dmm and i found that with power tot he lights the middle socket on the dimmer one does not provide power but on the other normal light the middle provided 12v

[golden chicken]

edit: then try to trace back the wire until you find where it has power.

edit again: check your right headlamp fuse. 15A in the underhood fuse block

[dumple]

Originally Posted by golden chicken

edit: then try to trace back the wire until you find where it has power

it goes to the engine fuse box and both headlamp fuses are correct size and not blown i even switched the fuse out just to double check

[golden chicken]

then the wire is partly broken or corroded and needs to be replaced.

[dumple]

ok silly me i went to double check my fuses and sure enough number 18 was popped didnt look popped earlier our cars are week for not having extra fuses

[golden chicken]

you might have extra fuses in the interior fusebox...