question about headlights

[coonsanders]

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

[danielsatur]

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.

[coonsanders]

r they expensive?

coonsanders

[danielsatur]

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.

[coonsanders]

hi
thanks 4 helping me..appreciate it much.

coonsanders

[shorod]

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

[coonsanders]

thanks rod much..

coonsanders

[vgames33]

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.