chatch82 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 HEY GUYS, So when i turn on my headlights both of the low beams come on and work perfectly but when I switch to high beams the drivers side comes on fine but the passengers side comes on and then after like 5 seconds will dim itself out..............any suggestions. I need to fix this asap to pass inspection!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Do the simple thing first, try to change out the bulb first and see if thats the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Lots of good info in this thread! http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4945 and here. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=31058 Edited September 7, 2011 by lint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 the bulbs have been changed and that didnt solve it. is there a place i can buy the harness already made? I am no good with wiring at all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lint Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) yeah, follow (read) the first thread to the end page(s). I bought mine off the ebay. The details are in the thread. Super easy & a great improvement! Cheers Edited September 7, 2011 by lint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 The real problem is your headlight switch. Try taking it apart and cleaning the contacts up. The fact that the full current runs through the switch is why it fails, and the relay harness solves that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 What do I clean the connections with?? I am going to do this on my lunch break today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Isopropyl alcohol and some Q-tips will work well, just ensure it's dry before reassembling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Thanks guys, will post up some pics this weekend after my XE gets painted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I went to Radio Shack and bought a spray can of their tuner tonic, worked great when the switch on the 94 started acting up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackspawn Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I guess its fixed.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Not fixed yet........still working on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Pulled the switch yesterday. noticed that one of the contacts which was suppose to be copper in color was totally burnt to a silver color. Cleaned all the contacts and put the switch back in but still no go. Guess I will order a new switch today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatch82 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 new switch installed and headlights work perfectly....thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 now get a relay harness to prevent another burnout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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