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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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98 Vette headlight problem

Hey guys, was wondering if someone could help me out. I was installing an HID kit on my brothers 98 Vette and lost power on the driver’s side low beam headlight. The high beam works fine. I checked the bulbs and ballast and they are both fine. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
 
Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Check all of the connections on the HID kit. I had a similar problem with my kit. It turned out to be a dislodged metal prong (or whatever you call those things) in one of the connections.
 
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Thanks. I checked all the connections and was able to get it to work last night. The problem now is that the lights won't close now unless I put the stock OEM bulb in
 
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That's weird. My buddy had some in his RX-7 and his lights would close (not the same car, but you get the idea).

Is it a clearance or electrical issue?
 
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Originally Posted by JRDM
Thanks. I checked all the connections and was able to get it to work last night. The problem now is that the lights won't close now unless I put the stock OEM bulb in
That's common on C5's. Can't remember the fix, search Corvette Forum dot com.
 
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