Quick headlight question.

[trevoriv]

My main beam works ok and my sidelight works ok but my dipped beam is no different from my sidelight, are the bulbs dual element or is it an electrical problem?

[mchaggis]

The main beam and dipped beam are normally both produced by the same bulb with two elements, shielded to shine either upwards or downwards, reflecting in different directions from the reflector. I imagine the dipped beam filament is broken.

It is unlikely to be an electrical problem, and replacing the bulb is a quicker and easier way to see.
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[trevoriv]

*Mr Burns voice* Excellent.

I have the mechanical nouse of a brick but i think i will manage, just gotta buy the right bulb i guess

[stinkwheel]

Remember not to touch the glass when fitting it if it is a halogen bulb (most of them are). If you do so inadvertantly, wash it in meths.
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[mchaggis]

[bidman]

Yeah as already said, its most liely to be your bulb, the dipped beam element will have probably burnt out, You just need a new bulb, Dan
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[Ichy]

[trevoriv]

While im on the subject, can anyone recommend decent legal bulbs? Want something pretty bright bright but still road legal.

[Nb]

Phillips do good bulbs. https://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/Car_Accessories_Philips_and_Ring_Ice_Blue_Bulbs_111.html#a2572
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