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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 01:44 AM
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Has anyone changed a headlight bulb? I put new one in and it doesn't work. A lot harder going back in than taking out. It did still have bright and drl worked now I've lost that too. Any help?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 02:46 AM
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I have changed the headlight bulbs (both sides) twice and no problems either time so not sure what you have done wrong.
All I can think is that you have not reconnected the multi-plug on the back of the assembly properly or maybe you bent one or more of the pins, so I suggest you pull the plug, inspect/clean/repair it, then plug it back in.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2024 | 07:18 PM
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Now I can't get new bulb to stay in while I attrempt to replug. Any steps I've missed? What about plastic lever on side?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 07:02 PM
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May have to pay my mechanic, he'll probably to remove whole headlight assembly, unless he's done this before!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 08:00 PM
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See p. 6224.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/o6d1x...=fy1cp07w&dl=0
 
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 08:42 PM
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I appreciate help but how do I find specific pages?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2024 | 09:19 PM
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Just saw pg# thanks!
 
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My right side headlight failed recently. I took it to my local indy who replaced it for $25 labor. Apparently he figured out how to do it without removing the entire headlight.
 
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