question about headlights

hi
i have a 2 door 2004 honda civic that has a non working right headlight..is there a way to tell if its an ele problem or the bulb?how much are new bulbs?thanks

coonsanders

9 out of 10x's = burnt bulb
Check the owner's manual for a fuse on right front head light.

Caution - don't touch the new halogen light bulb, because the natural oils from your skin will cause the new bulb to burn out premature.

r they expensive?

coonsanders

It depends on the name & where you get it.

See www.autopartswharehouse.com , or www.partsgeek.com

If money is an issue, you might check your local bone yard for used parts.

hi
thanks 4 helping me..appreciate it much.

coonsanders

Assuming you have standard halogen capsule bulbs and not HID headlights, you can confirm you have power to the bulbs using a simple test light. You could also check the Civic forum here to determine if there is a common issue that causes the right headlight to fail, such as a connector that often becomes corroded, etc.

-Rod

thanks rod much..

coonsanders

Pull the bulb and look at it. Normal halogen bulbs often (not always) show burning of the glass or discoloring of the filament when they blow.