Headlight Cables
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Headlight Cables
A dim passenger side headlight problem went away when I replaced my battery 3 or 4 months ago; but recently returned. I assumed that the bulb needed to be replaced; but after switching it yesterday, the problem was still there. I jiggled the cable and it was fine until I got home as it had gone dim again. Another '00 X owner happened into the Pep Boy's parking lot and said that our headlight cables were too short and problematic. I thought I noticed one of the wires loose or separated. Has anyone else had this problem; and what is the best way to fix it?
I recently got an extended warranty...I guess this should be covered. (This is a '00 Limited 4X4 V10 X with 68K).
I recently got an extended warranty...I guess this should be covered. (This is a '00 Limited 4X4 V10 X with 68K).
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Limington, Maine
The voltage drop due to an undersized wires is a known problem. A number of people have installed a heavy duty harness from SUVlights.com. SUVlights link With this harness, you unplug the connectors from the headlights and connect them to the harness. The harness adds a couple of relays along with larger wires. I'll be adding mine soon 
But it does sound like you have a loose connection. When you replaced the bulb, I hope you used Sylvania SilverStars. They make a real difference.
But it does sound like you have a loose connection. When you replaced the bulb, I hope you used Sylvania SilverStars. They make a real difference.
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Luxemburg WI
I had the same problem but got it fixed.
Check out this thread from when I had that problem a little while back.
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/920856-fried-harness-1-dim-headlight.html
Good luck. Not too hard to fix and cheap too.
www.ford-trucks.com/forums/920856-fried-harness-1-dim-headlight.html
Good luck. Not too hard to fix and cheap too.
