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Old May 15, 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?
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Old May 15, 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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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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As above, the bulbs often go where you can't see. Check as above.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Replace the bulb.
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Old May 15, 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

Halfords trade card reduced the over inflated £7.99 down to a more respectable £1.75 - not bad
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