I'm having some issues with my headlights:
1. My low beam on the passenger side only works it i tap either the light or bang the hood. As soon as i drove over a speed bump or anything like it, it goes out.
2.My corner lense on passenger side doesnt even come on. I cant even pull the socket out to change the bulb.
3. My high beam on the drivers side doesnt even work. I've changed the bulb twice.

My question is, since there seem to be some shortages in my wiring, how costly is this to get tested and possibly new wiring?

 

The problem with the low beam and corner light on the passenger side is probably due to the ground connection, check, clean, and tighten the ground as necessary. Once the corner lense is removed, turn the socket about a 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, and pull out, then pull out bulb.

For the high beam on the driver side maybe the wiring, etc. Test for continuity on the socket wiring first.

 

Redbull, where can i find the necessary step as far as cleaning the ground connection?

 

Look at the ground wire connection, see if there is dirt or corrosion on it. It just might not be bolted on tightly and you may just have to re-tighten it without even cleaning. Use a stiff brush, even a toothbrush would work and scrub it a little. Some people will even remove the ground connection bolt and use a metal wire brush or sandpaper to clean the chassis metal and then bolt back on the ground connection.

btw: I edited my first post to add info. regarding removing the corner light socket.

 

is the ground connection wire easy to get to? i might have to remove my filter on my aem short ram intake. i actually know how to remove the socket b/c i change my corner lense on the driver side. the passenger side however turns but wont pull out. idk if my recent paint job has anything 2 do with but it wont come out

 

btw, if u check the accord picture thread im on the third page, u can see at night i have no corner lense on the passenger side

 

 

seriously dude? how's this helpful?

 

I would check the connection where the bulb plugs into the connector. The female part might need to be tighten up and that its a bit loose. My HIDs did that too and its freaking annoying as f*ck.

 

Not eactly sure of the year, some have fuses for low and high right-pass and left-drivers side (four total). This might help with the high beam left-drivers side....if you haven't checked them already.....then if you get really old (3rd gens 86-89-the ones with "flip up" lights) check the wires behind the headlight bucket, the get pinched and break...voice of experience with that gen.

 

1997 Accord

 

Use an electrical contact cleaner (you can get from Lowes, Advance Auto, NAPA, etc) spray off the connections to the headlights and the grounding points (the bolts that may have black crud on them)

 

MuffinMan comes thru...AGAIN!!!

 

For the ground - you might be able to access it by taking out the bumper turn signal if not, in the FAQ there is a bumper removal guide I think.

 

that particular link in ther faq section doesnt work

 

First, jack up the car and look for the ground.

 

Wow thanks redbull!!