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Headlight is dim

Tiny
BERRIE
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  • 2000 MERCURY SABLE
  • 6 CYL
  • 133,000 MILES
I have a 2000 Mercury Sable with a dim right headlight. When plugged the assembly in on the other side it worked properly. Any idea how to repair?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 2:38 AM

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Tiny
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Check ground wire
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 3:14 AM
Tiny
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Where would the ground wire be?
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 3:29 AM
Tiny
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CIRCUIT 13 (RD/BK)
Place the headlamp switch in the ON position.
Place the multifunction switch in the high beam position.

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REPAIR circuit 13 (RD/BK). TEST the system for normal operation.

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For LH headlamp, REPAIR circuit 160 (DB/WH). TEST the system for normal operation.

For RH headlamp, REPAIR circuit 161 (DG/OG). TEST the system for normal operation
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 4:32 AM
Tiny
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I made a mistake, with the dim side. The problem is on the left side with the headlight and the highbeam; they are both dim. The directional and the parking light work properly. Can you help with the circuits?

Thank you
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 8:26 AM

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