Headlight Connector Corrosion
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Headlight Connector Corrosion
Headlight Connector Corrosion
Folks – I like to get some recommendation on my issue.
I have a LS400 ’95, standard headlight etc., on the passenger side the Headlight (low/high beam) does not work. I looked into the issue and found that the connector is corroded and worn out etc. … after re-attaching the connector the light went back on…. Then back off… I concluded that it is the connector and not the bulb. …
I went to the dealer and ask for a new bulb and connector based on my findings etc… They came back and stated, that no individual connector can not be replaced and that a harness is needed and its about $ 1400… well, a harness, 3 wires and 2 connectors for $ 1400 is a bit much!
I am looking for alternate options… any body with similar experience? … planning on a visit at Autozone as well….
Please let me know.
Many Thanks
I apologies, let me correct my statement from earlier today:
The Low beam light is not working. The high beam is OK
My initial assessment was that I simply need a new bulb…. Went and got a replacement bulb from AutoZone.
I tried to figure out how to replace it and got down were the connector was… I noticed the corrosion and minor distress around the connection….After looking in “how to” take the bulb out I gave up… took too long, small space to work in etc… and decided to have the dealer replace the bulb and wile in the area to replace the connector…
After I got everything back in .. I drove the care into the garage and noticed the low beam is working again….. and the next day it was off again… Based on that, I concluded it must have been the connector….
Dealer told me only a new harness can be replaced … costing $1400….
So, just got back from AutoZone, and asked for the required connector and sure they sell them as a pair for $10.
Of cause, the question is still open, do I have corroded connector are do I have something else wrong…. And should I replace the connector with the one from AutoZone? Or do I have additional alternatives?
Thanks… and yes I will take a picture once I get back into the area.
Folks – I like to get some recommendation on my issue.
I have a LS400 ’95, standard headlight etc., on the passenger side the Headlight (low/high beam) does not work. I looked into the issue and found that the connector is corroded and worn out etc. … after re-attaching the connector the light went back on…. Then back off… I concluded that it is the connector and not the bulb. …
I went to the dealer and ask for a new bulb and connector based on my findings etc… They came back and stated, that no individual connector can not be replaced and that a harness is needed and its about $ 1400… well, a harness, 3 wires and 2 connectors for $ 1400 is a bit much!
I am looking for alternate options… any body with similar experience? … planning on a visit at Autozone as well….
Please let me know.
Many Thanks
I apologies, let me correct my statement from earlier today:
The Low beam light is not working. The high beam is OK
My initial assessment was that I simply need a new bulb…. Went and got a replacement bulb from AutoZone.
I tried to figure out how to replace it and got down were the connector was… I noticed the corrosion and minor distress around the connection….After looking in “how to” take the bulb out I gave up… took too long, small space to work in etc… and decided to have the dealer replace the bulb and wile in the area to replace the connector…
After I got everything back in .. I drove the care into the garage and noticed the low beam is working again….. and the next day it was off again… Based on that, I concluded it must have been the connector….
Dealer told me only a new harness can be replaced … costing $1400….
So, just got back from AutoZone, and asked for the required connector and sure they sell them as a pair for $10.
Of cause, the question is still open, do I have corroded connector are do I have something else wrong…. And should I replace the connector with the one from AutoZone? Or do I have additional alternatives?
Thanks… and yes I will take a picture once I get back into the area.
Last edited by afcsdbt; 06-09-08 at 09:59 AM. Reason: correct my statement
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Connector issue resolved.
Thanks JnC… the issue I got resolved.
I got a close look at the connector and found what looked like corrosion was just dust around the grease that is used for the connection… I installed a new bulb and cleand the connected up with added back grease etc…. I work perfectly….
However, I still wonder what did the folks from the dealer ship actually saw, when I had asked them to look at the connector…..
Thanks again.
I got a close look at the connector and found what looked like corrosion was just dust around the grease that is used for the connection… I installed a new bulb and cleand the connected up with added back grease etc…. I work perfectly….
However, I still wonder what did the folks from the dealer ship actually saw, when I had asked them to look at the connector…..
Thanks again.
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