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Old 15 May 2012, 09:48 AM
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Hi, just noticed my passenger side dipped beam is not working. Whipped out the bulb, ok, checked fuse, ok. Can't see any obvious wiring problem, any ideas?
Old 15 May 2012, 11:40 AM
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Are you sure it's not a bulb? You can't always see a broken filament, if the fuse is ok is the power getting to the connector on the back off the light? Is there an earth?

You could swap your bulbs side to side, that can either prove you have a blown bulb or electrical issue. Depending on the result would decide your next action.
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As above, the bulbs often go where you can't see. Check as above.
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Replace the bulb.
Old 15 May 2012, 02:47 PM
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Well thanks guys you were right, it was the bulb

The old bulb even checks ok with a meter

Will teach me to overlook the obvious

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