Passenger Headlight Does nothing, no bulbs work - Page 2

norcalcasey · 2022-08-20 22:05:44

There is a TSB (not to be confused with a recall) for the sidemarkers. I assume they simply replace the wiring with a thicker gauge. The dealer might even sell a kit for DIY.

09-01-2022 | 09:31 PM

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reassembly time !

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Originally Posted by norcalcasey

Will liquid electrical tape work just as well?

After cutting the wires back, the first inch at least of copper wire appears to be burnt (see picture).

When wired up the lights work fine, but good Lord do they get hot. Should I be worried abou

t this?

Use a soldered joint to have a low drop voltage connection then use your liquid tape or engine RTV for waterproofing - See what range of temp rating it has when cured.

Having fixed that, you'll want to waterproof as many other exposed connectors you can.

Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; 09-01-2022 at 09:37 PM.

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