'03 Cavalier headlight problem

[tracib414]

I currently have an issue with my driver's side headlight -- it is much dimmer than the passenger side (with the daytime running lights and when the driving lights are on). When I drive at night and switch to my highbeams, the highbeam indicator light stays on when switching back to low beams. Would like some input. Thanks!

[my99cavy]

If the one light stays dimmer than the other one there could be a bad connection or the bulb might need to be replaced. check the wires for frays or anything like that. about the indicator light staying on, really have no clue.

[tracib414]

I had already ruled out the headlight - put a new one in and still had the same problem. Will definitely check for frayed wires though. Thanks!

[my99cavy]

Yup my guess is the bulb isnt getting enough juice thus causing it to be dimmer.

[IH8Deuces]

It is probably a grounding issue on one or the other of the headlights.

I fixed the problem by buying one of those high-performance headlight harnesses ona popular auction site for $15 or so, plugged it into the good headlight, connected two power and two ground, tie-wrapped it nice and neat, and voila, two working headlights and a new inspection sticker.

[tracib414]

Originally Posted by IH8Deuces

It is probably a grounding issue on one or the other of the headlights.

I fixed the problem by buying one of those high-performance headlight harnesses ona popular auction site for $15 or so, plugged it into the good headlight, connected two power and two ground, tie-wrapped it nice and neat, and voila, two working headlights and a new inspection sticker.

Thanks for your input...sounds like an inexpensive fix to my problem. I will give it a try.

[my99cavy]

I also have those upgraded harnesses on both my headlights because I put higher watt bulbs on them. I paid $15 for 2 of the harnesses.