Left Low-Beam Headlight Not Working

[cadc]

My left projection headlight isn't working and i don't have the faintest clue why.

The car is a ve omega commodore that i just bought but it has different headlights that i think are from a hsv or ssv but it has the projection headlights.

The bulb seems to be okay and is still intact (checked with a multimeter) tried the other bulb in the socket too and still no go so i was pretty sure the socket was to blame.

So i checked the socket and it seems to pumping out 12v. I also used the multimeter to check that the black wire was earthed and it seems fine.

Any idea what the hell is going on? cheers.

 

[SV6.07]

thats a strange one. i do know they do have separate fuses for left low beam and right low beam. but your getting power to the socket. have a look in your owners manual and find the fuse for low left beam.. those fuses are in box in engine bay.

 

[cadc]

took it to an auto electrician today and he reckons it was just a bit loose in the socket and a bit dirty - $65 for labour and a new light, not happy at all considering he broke my perfectly fine old light. never again autospark.

 

[RoaringSky]

He broke your old light? You mean your old light bulb?

 

[cadc]

yer that's what i meant it was fine then he tested it then it broke probably because i touched it with my fingers i was angry when i wrote that post.

Just a development the same light has stopped working since the auto electrician 'fixed' it. I turned the socket around the other way and it worked until i turned the lights off again and it hasn't worked since. Still very confused.

Also if a bulb filament is still intact does that mean the bulb is still good? or can the bulb be broken with the filament intact?

 

[Benboy]

If the Auto Electrician broke the bulb then he/she/it is liable for the cost of replacement.

 

[one_and_only2004]

If the Auto Electrician broke the bulb then he/she/it is liable for the cost of replacement.

Pffft a bulb is a perishable item - good luck getting warranty on that.

 

[cadc]

Pffft a bulb is a perishable item - good luck getting warranty on that.

actually i wrote a letter of complaint and although i was chasing a partial refund for the labour he offered to pay me back for the bulb so i jumped on that even though it probably broke because i may have touched it with my fingers

 

[one_and_only2004]

actually i wrote a letter of complaint and although i was chasing a partial refund for the labour he offered to pay me back for the bulb so i jumped on that even though it probably broke because i may have touched it with my fingers

Having the ability to blame others for your own mistakes is a wonderful trait.
Good luck with your problem.

 

[cadc]

Having the ability to blame others for your own mistakes is a wonderful trait.
Good luck with your problem.

took the money for my time not the bulb mate