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Subject:Head light issue 1986 Syncro Westy
From:David Klein
Date:Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:01 -0700

Hi All,

I am having issues with my head lights. I have the Go Westy headlight
upgrade and it is wired as per instructions except the power wire was
wired straight to the battery b/c german mechanic didn't want to send
it through the wiring harness connection.

I have had ground issues under the dash in the past and just finished
making sure all grounds are good.

my current issue is:

on low beam:

drivers side lights  low and high bulbs are both on but noticeable dim.
passenger side light low bulb on with normal light lever and high beam
bulb not on.

on high beam

drivers side high bulb on and normal power and low beam bulb not on.
passengers side lights both on at normal light levels.

When switching to low beam the passenger stays on for a second after
switching form high to low. I hear the relay click then passenger
lights turns from high to low beam mode.

I hope this makes sense and please ask questions if anything isn't
clear as mud. Is this still a ground or relay issue or??

Thanks in advance,

David

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