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JPE

Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 334

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

Dim headlight drivers side only

I have one headlight (driver's side) that's dimmer than the other.

I changed the bulbs and switched the headlights over & the driver's side headlamp is still dimmer.

I'm presuming I'm going to need to replace the cable and connector that side.

Anyone else had this issue?

- thanks

23rd Feb 2019 12:35pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2414

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

I would check the ground and the connector plug itself. Puma 110" SW

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23rd Feb 2019 1:01pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8581

A quick check with avoltmeter on both sides should be illuminating!

Does sound like voltage drop so check earths and connections. Next would be an upgraded wiring loom or approved LED headlights.

LED will normally work if the minimum voltage is applied typically around 9 volts.

Brendan

23rd Feb 2019 2:16pm

JPE

Member Since: 19 Nov 2018
Location: South West England
Posts: 334

Thanks for the advice.

I found I could pop open the connector and one of the connections had corroded and wasn't making a good connection.

That headlight is now a proper bright white, rather than orange, just waiting for it to get dark to try it out properly.

23rd Feb 2019 4:07pm

Dinnu

Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3414

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black

Had this exact issue, on passenger side, and found bad connection on the H4 bulb connection.
What was strange is that with dim beam, the main beam indicator was illuminating dimly on the dash. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black

15th Apr 2024 6:06pm

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