Uneven brightness in headlamp -how to solve??

deaglan1 · 19-01-2010 09:31PM #1

Hi all,

I have a Polo, ten years old. Recently the headlamps, when dimmed, have begun to not function properly - the left is fine but the right is quite dim in comparison. On fulls, the headlamps are fine.

Is there an easy solution to this problem - a wiring issue maybe or does this need garage mechanic intervention?

Many thanks inadvance.

Alanstrainor · 19-01-2010 09:33PM

Is one of your bulbs gone?
Turn on your parking lights and see if they are the same, then turn on your dipped beams and see if the one that's "dim" get's any brighter, if not your bulb is gone. I know it's obvious, thought i'd say it though:p

Hal1 · 19-01-2010 09:49PM

Could be a hot spot on the bulb from handling it. It will eventually stop working.

Gumbo · 19-01-2010 09:54PM

i would just change both bulbs tbh, max cost maybe 2euro or there abouts.

deaglan1 · 19-01-2010 10:39PM

Thank you for those helpful responses

colm_mcm · 19-01-2010 11:06PM

kceire wrote: »

i would just change both bulbs tbh, max cost maybe 2euro or there abouts.

Where do you buy headlight bulbs for max €2? can I have some?

Damien360 · 19-01-2010 11:57PM

Are the bulbs fitted correctly. I made the mistake of fitting the bulb to the power inlet first and then to the assembly which caused the light beam to barely cut in to the night. Fulls were fine but dims were hopeless. A quick re-fit and all back to normal.

Uneven brightness in headlamp -how to solve??

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