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Mar 14, 2007 | 08:40 AM

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jerryh20

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headlights 1dim 1 bright?

1976 f100 - have left headlight problem - changed headlight switch - changed light - maybe plug needs to be changed - dimmer switch on floor seems ok - any advise appreciated.

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Mar 14, 2007 | 09:54 AM

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arctic y block

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The ground is bad. I have had to cut the black wire and reground it. Try replacing the socket. Most times this is the problem.

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Mar 14, 2007 | 01:33 PM

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w5kgt

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Dim headLight

I agree with Arctic Y block,
This is a primary case of a bad ground, or a bad plug/socket. Been there done that.

Kevin

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Mar 14, 2007 | 04:53 PM

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arctic y block

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So lets see some pic's of your 76 Kevin. We like Pic's. And welcome to the best site there is to both of you. FTE Rocks

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Mar 17, 2007 | 03:39 AM

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dim light solved

advise for fixing problem was followed - turned out to be a ground not connectd after i changed the core support. thanks

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Mar 17, 2007 | 09:19 AM

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arctic y block

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Glad ya found the problem

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