[Smartchicago32]

I removed the low beam light bulbs and put in new ones but only the driver side works what could be the issue? i checked number 22 fuse for the passenger low beam and it doesnt look blown and the old headlight bulb onm the passenger side was working before i put the new one in. I tried putting back in the old one and it wont light up but the old one was working the whole time i had the car. What can be the issue? Does this have anything to do with the clip that holds the light bulb or no cause mine is loose even when i snap it into place?. My parking, high beam, and signal lights work on the passenger side.

 

[Smart Bob]

I would make sure the pins in the connector are not damaged. Also check the ground (brown wire) & make sure it is tight.

 

[Smartchicago32]

The dealer said the retainer clip is damaged causing the bulb to go out is that true? He said the retainer clip is a ground.

 

[vadsoom]

No, it’s not a ground. That’s crap.

 

[Smartchicago32]

He also said the fuse was blown and replaced it but not sure which fuse he replaced?

 

[jimvw57]

If you plug in a new bulb without installing it in the housing, it should light up. Clip is mounted on the reflector for the headlight which is made of plastic and has no connection to the car frame so it can not be a ground. The ground is located in the plug in for the bulb.

If the clip is not tight when it is installed, the bulb could move around and break the filament (burn out) quicker. If it is difficult to put the clip that holds the bulb in place is difficult to put in place, chances are the bulb needs to be rotated as it only fits in one location. If it is installed wrong, the light pattern will be crooked and you won't be able to see as well, or blind others that are driving towards you.

 

[jwight]

If you are looking at the car from the front, the tab on both bulbs should be at approximately the 4 o'clock position.

 

[smark]

Hope your wearing latex gloves while handing the bulbs. The oil on you fingers, will shorten the life of the bulb.

 

[jzchen]

I think it was the fuse if all of a sudden both bulbs don't work. Sometimes it is hard to tell if a fuse is burnt/blown.

 

[Smartchicago32]

I think it was the fuse if all of a sudden both bulbs don't work. Sometimes it is hard to tell if a fuse is burnt/blown.

the driver side worked but the passenger side did not.

 

[jzchen]

the driver side worked but the passenger side did not.

I meant the old bulb and new bulb. But I can’t remember left and right bulbs have separate fuses?

 

[smark]

Turn on the head lamps. Take a voltmeter to that lamp socket. See if your getting any power.