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jrod241 · 12-04-2017, 11:19 AM

Hello Everyone,

I purchased a 2010 2SS RS recently and just about have it ready for the road (bringing one back from the dead). Since I don't know the PO, I can't ask them about issues they had.

My issue, the headlights are very, very dim. I replaced the bulbs with new ones from diode dynamics and there was no change. I literally can barely see, and high beam isn't much better. My 98 Z28 is way better, and that's with yellowed-out lenses!

I've searched the web and noted everything from ballasts to the chrome plating onside the housings where the projector is located. I have not changed the ballasts because I find it hard to believe both would be bad. I also saw mention of a possible bad ground, but it doesn't seem like a grounding issue; all other lights, including the DRL's, work fine.

Any help you all could provide would be greatly appreciated!

swampcritter · 12-04-2017, 12:49 PM

My old F-100 was like that and it was caused by a bad ground wire.Easy way to check it is hook jumper cables to ground on battery and then ground it to the frame and see if it makes a difference.

jrod241 · 12-20-2017, 09:41 PM

Checked all the wiring, re checked bulb installation. Brand new battery as well. I’m stumped. I can barely see and the high beams aren’t much better. Has anyone else had this problem?

12-04-2017, 11:19 AM	#1
jrod241 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS RS, 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4	Dim Headlights Hello Everyone, I purchased a 2010 2SS RS recently and just about have it ready for the road (bringing one back from the dead). Since I don't know the PO, I can't ask them about issues they had. My issue, the headlights are very, very dim. I replaced the bulbs with new ones from diode dynamics and there was no change. I literally can barely see, and high beam isn't much better. My 98 Z28 is way better, and that's with yellowed-out lenses! I've searched the web and noted everything from ballasts to the chrome plating onside the housings where the projector is located. I have not changed the ballasts because I find it hard to believe both would be bad. I also saw mention of a possible bad ground, but it doesn't seem like a grounding issue; all other lights, including the DRL's, work fine. Any help you all could provide would be greatly appreciated!

12-04-2017, 12:49 PM	#2
swampcritter Drives: 2014 Camaro LS / 13 zl1 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hayes , Va. Posts: 368	My old F-100 was like that and it was caused by a bad ground wire.Easy way to check it is hook jumper cables to ground on battery and then ground it to the frame and see if it makes a difference.

12-20-2017, 09:41 PM	#3
jrod241 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS RS, 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4	Checked all the wiring, re checked bulb installation. Brand new battery as well. I’m stumped. I can barely see and the high beams aren’t much better. Has anyone else had this problem?