Dipped headlight fault

[bigmac77]

A quick heads up, I had a warning light on the dash to say I had a bulb out so a quick inspection revealed the dipped headlight drivers side wasn’t working. The next day I take out the bulb and it looks fine, on further inspection I find the bulb holder is partially melted. I ordered a replacement and now all is fine. I nearly ordered new bulbs which would have been £20 wasted.

 

[TripleBee]

Thanks for the info.
Although all my lights still working. And mine is 4 years older.

You have the H7 headlights like mine?

 

[bigmac77]

Yes it was the H7 bulb holder. The parts company said it was a commen fault, also on the Golf.

 

[TripleBee]

Lucky me then?

 

[jessecampervan]

A quick heads up, I had a warning light on the dash to say I had a bulb out so a quick inspection revealed the dipped headlight drivers side wasn’t working. The next day I take out the bulb and it looks fine, on further inspection I find the bulb holder is partially melted. I ordered a replacement and now all is fine. I nearly ordered new bulbs which would have been £20 wasted.

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Our dip went on our last trip. Upon inspection It was clear something was not well. The spade connection had melted which I have rightly or wrongly assumed to be a loose connection arcing. I’ve ordered a new connector, but thank you for the post as I didn’t check the bulb holder, just assumed it was blown. one thought - should I solder the new connector in place or crimp. Brown positive?
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[Andy]

Our dip went on our last trip. Upon inspection It was clear something was not well. The spade connection had melted which I have rightly or wrongly assumed to be a loose connection arcing. I’ve ordered a new connector, but thank you for the post as I didn’t check the bulb holder, just assumed it was blown. one thought - should I solder the new connector in place or crimp. Brown positive?
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Brown is normally earth.

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[jessecampervan]

Cheers Andy, I thought so. When I fitted the new connector I put the old lamp back in and hey presto it worked. Just shows that one should never assume