Headlights
Sit. Stay.
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Washington State
"Dim" but till what they should be from the factory or "dim" by your opinion? 
If dim and they're not suppose to be then I would inspect the wiring.
I would also look at the housing and see if it has become hazed over.
If "dim" based on your opinion then I would swap bulbs with SilverStars (a good start) or other similar high performance bulb.
If dim and they're not suppose to be then I would inspect the wiring.
I would also look at the housing and see if it has become hazed over.
If "dim" based on your opinion then I would swap bulbs with SilverStars (a good start) or other similar high performance bulb.
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 980
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From: Stuart, FL
Speaking of dim headlights. My 05 headlights are dim after I start it. After about a minute they get bright again. They stay bright after that. It's almost like the starter takes all the juice to start the truck. Reving the engine for the first minute has no effect.
It has don this since new.
It has don this since new.
New User
Joined: Dec 2006
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Hello expuller,
I also have an '01 X. I also thought that the headlights were pretty weak! My friend suggested that I swap out with the '02 headlights. No diffusers in the '02 and there isn't 195K miles of sandblasting as well as 7 years of UV light on the plastic lense. Supposed to be night and day difference. I have purchased the headlights, I just need the time to do the install. I will probably get to it by the end of the month. PM me if you want my opinion after the change.. or if there is enough curiosity/interest in the community then I will post my opinion.
I don't need the light so much in the city (Los Angeles) as there are an abundance of street lights. But when I am driving out in the desert, I sure wouldn't mind more light.
Happy Trails, Gary
'01 PSD Limited 4X4
I also have an '01 X. I also thought that the headlights were pretty weak! My friend suggested that I swap out with the '02 headlights. No diffusers in the '02 and there isn't 195K miles of sandblasting as well as 7 years of UV light on the plastic lense. Supposed to be night and day difference. I have purchased the headlights, I just need the time to do the install. I will probably get to it by the end of the month. PM me if you want my opinion after the change.. or if there is enough curiosity/interest in the community then I will post my opinion.
I don't need the light so much in the city (Los Angeles) as there are an abundance of street lights. But when I am driving out in the desert, I sure wouldn't mind more light.
Happy Trails, Gary
'01 PSD Limited 4X4
