1977 toyota landcruiser dim headlights
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Asked by ahoot Mar 01, 2017 at 10:59 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

installed new halogen headlights in my fj40 but  they appear very dim . I've been told it's usually a grounding problem . any suggestions as to where to start?  I've installed new ground cable at battery.

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ahoot answered 7 years ago

problem is isolated to driver side low beam only . tested ground , and even jumped it completely , but no difference . Suspect issue is at point where low beam 12 volt line splits. Anyone know from experience if that is in wiring harness or at switch??

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