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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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I did some searching for what it could be but all I found is stuff about the motor, which isnt my problem (as of now)

I havent driven my car in cpl days till yesterday and I turned on my headlights and fogs but my passenger side headlight isnt coming on. It flips up and the high beams work but the HL isnt. I checked most of the fuses and they seem to be fine.

Could it just be a blown bulb? I dont know how it could be blown cause it was working when I drove it last week but yesterday it just craps out like that? +its been in the garage so no water or anything has touched it.

I would go to HIDs now if its blown but I cant exactly afford it just yet

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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DEFinitely not the HL fuses cause I just switched them and the DS still worked while the PS did not
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Try swapping the headlights around (left to right, right to left).. If the same bulb still doesn't light up, then there's your problem.
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Went to NAPA and got a new bulb for it and installed.. but of course the prongs on the back were like, a cm too far apart for the plug to go in snug. Had to squeeze them together with needlenose pliers and jam that sht in there.

Fixed for now, bet somethin else'll happen tho
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Did you buy the right bulb? It shouldn't have to be jammed....H4703 is the serial number
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bulb? firebird headlights are sealed beam. you have to buy a new headlight the bulb comes with it
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Originally Posted by chrysler kid
bulb? firebird headlights are sealed beam. you have to buy a new headlight the bulb comes with it
yeah im a little confused about this thread...it seems like the op needs to do some research in his headlights , confused the **** out of me...i mean its just a headlight and hes makin a huge deal out it...headlights can go at any time, no big deal...and when you replace them they should fit right in with out havin to bust out the pliers...also you should replace both at the same time even if one is still good...this should be posted in the noobie tech section...
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