Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : Dim Headlight problem

 

On 11/22/2011 6:09 PM, Nate wrote:

 


_FIRST_ thing to check is those aluminum fuses......

FWIW , the high beam circuit is white wires , the low beam yellow and the ground brown .

-Nate
Alan wrote:
>
> My 300D seemed to have one headlight out. This is a euro conversion
> with replaceable bulbs. Its been running with these lights for about 3
> years. I checked the bulb - both filaments ok. I turned on the
> Headlights - low beam with driving light switch in off position. The
> lights are lit somewhat dimly and the voltage on the low beam side of
> the headlight socket reads about 3 volts and that filament glows
> dimly. On high beams I have 12 volts and a bright bulb with the driving
> lights off. I'm thinking its the switch but haven't had time to check
> further. Does anyone have a confirmation or other suggestion?
>
> Al Boucher
>

Actually the fuses are copper and checked.  A Bad ground as suggested is the first thing I'll check.

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