Have a Dim Headlight? - Try Replacing This!

Hey everyone, today we are taking a look at a possible solution for having a dim headlight! This is a commonly overlooked solution that has an easy fix. Corrosion is this enemy of all electrical connectors and replacing that connector will bring your headlight back to its full power.
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[@jimmywoodworker8799]

Great video. I need to do this I am sure. However, I come from the marine work world. Solder joints are not allowed per ABYS rules. They break down due to workhardening from vibration. Better to use a marine grade crimp with heatshrink insulator built onto it, then cover with a second heatshrink sleeve. Don't use the ones from auto parts stores though, better to buy marine grade crimps because of the material they are made of. Tinned copper. The one you showed is tinned steel. The copper compresses easier and hence tighter by hand. Also the built in insulation has an adhesive as well. They work great. As a pro you will appreciate the quality of marine grade crimps. I like the Ancor brand the best.

[@guillermomossii9994]

Thank You, I'll give it a try. Great video, explained so everyone understands

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@aus-reviews8462]

you could have put a bit of rust preventative on the new connector before installing

[@deingy1]

Good video but, your wire spices need to be stronger. Road vibrations will bite you. At least strip more insulation, twist both together, and then solder. Solder alone offers little strength and can fail. Not even twisted with wire nuts will last in automotive applications. Crimped and soldered butt connections are also good. (Drive the bare metal tube out of the insulator (and trash) if you can't find the uninsulated ones).

[@michaelrosas1848]

The new socket seems to have a gasket, and the existing one doesn't.

[@2carpros]

Yeah probably fell off at some point in the car's life. Thanks for watching!

[@marcuscicero9587]

Chevrolet vehicles are famous for this problem

[@d.c.barker]

Great video...thanks for the info. I have a '02 Ford Taurus SES and I've had a dim driver side headlight for a while now, I've checked the obvious but I haven't checked the connectors/pigtail like you did in the video so I'll be doing that tomorrow. Anyway, liked and subscribed. 😎👍

[@reinelsisnett2930]

Hi, Great video, I have not any doubt about your procedure, but next time show to participants using a multimeter how the corrosion increase the resistance and compare it between the damage connector and the new one, you did very well.

[@michaeldean9916]

Great video, but... I'm a truck driver, and I have noticed that 75% of vehicles on the road that have a light out are GMs, so I'm not really comfortable about putting GM parts that deal with lights in another vehicle.

[@fatboy6154]

Would this make my headlight go dim and flash when using the turn signal

[@apollogeerman8063]

I had that on an 88 Volvo. The previous owner tried to install aftermarket fog lights and they weren't grounded correctly. I just removed the fog lights and it corrected itself

[@ammarammar4045]

Hey.. brother.. im from malaysia.. i had the same problem with my car which is one dim headlights.. i notice that whaen ever my headlight are on my radiator fan slowed down significantly when the water coolant is running while the light are on.. but the radiator fan blows normally if my headlights are off.. would you give me steps what should i do to fix it and the problems resolve that cause it.. it would be a great help if you do tell.. its my last resort in trying to fix this as all of foreman that i went to said nothing they can do about it..

[@2carpros]

I would try this and maybe swap your battery. Thanks for watching!

[@ozworth2436]

As a quick fix is there a best way to just clean the corrosion on the electrical connectors instead of replacing?

[@2carpros]

Some very fine sandpaper usually works pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@ozworth2436]

@@2carpros Thanks for the tip!!

[@earnestbunbury2103]

I see a lot of 'dim bulbs' around ...

[@2carpros]

Well we are always trying to enlighten people. Thanks for watching Earnest!

[@duyvo1863]

Good jop

[@Grow_A_Pair]

I believe it's "Tinned in solder" NOT "Tinged in solder" :)

[@2carpros]

Prolly, my accent makes it sound like tinged. Thanks for watching!

[@SaumBodhi]

Wouldn't they flicker?

[@2carpros]

They just melt and go out usually. Thanks for watching!