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Old Sep 24, 2019 | 07:54 AM
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decided to go back to the Euro Headlamps that were originally on the car when I bought it. Main reason I switch them out was the left one had a hole and crack in the glass. Only in the past year have I found a nice set, and since I am chasing a short in my wiring that turns on both hi and low beam when I switch on the head lights, I figure to go ahead and make the swap for a while. Only one thing is the connection for the pilot bulb ( i believe that is what is is called, the small bulb). I can see the hot lead for the connection on the driver side, but can't seem to find it on the passenger side. Pictures of what is there. maybe I am missing it, the 2 blank leads on the right side don't seem to be the hot lead for the bulb. Maybe I will just leave them disconnected.




 
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Old Sep 24, 2019 | 08:08 AM
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On USA spec cars the light on the wing comes on with the sidelights (and pilot lights). Check if your one is working. If it is, then probably the lead has fallen into the void between the wheelarch baffle and the metalwork.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg in France
On USA spec cars the light on the wing comes on with the sidelights (and pilot lights). Check if your one is working. If it is, then probably the lead has fallen into the void between the wheelarch baffle and the metalwork.
Thanks Greg, when I originally went thru my electrics, and changed over I just figure I wouldn't be able to one euro style headlamp, let alone a set which I bought. had them for a couple of years, and thought I just make a change for a while, will have to check out your recommendation.
 
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