Almera Headlights very dim

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   Hi, I've got a run of the mill 05 plate Almera 1.5ltr car. recently my dipped beams have been very dim. Does any have this problem. Doesn't seem to be a short or current leak. Took it to the garage and they think changing the whole headlight unit would cure the problem. I'm not too convinced as both sides are dim.

Thanks for any illumination.
Trev. 

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
NoviceAlmera Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 09 December 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote NoviceAlmera Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Almera Headlights very dim Posted: 09 December 2010 at 17:52
	Hi, I've got a run of the mill 05 plate Almera 1.5ltr car. recently my dipped beams have been very dim. Does any have this problem. Doesn't seem to be a short or current leak. Took it to the garage and they think changing the whole headlight unit would cure the problem. I'm not too convinced as both sides are dim. Thanks for any illumination. Trev.

NOTEFEVER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Established Member Joined: 14 September 2010 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote NOTEFEVER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 December 2010 at 19:49
	Sorry cause my English is not the best it could be...! Do you mean that you have: blair headlights? If so, they can be repaired but the won't last for too long.. Is the reflectors damaged? I don't think you can disable the headlights, so no repairing available.. Check the circuits esp. the grounds before any replacements!
	NISSANTUNERS.GR MEMBER (Thanx a lot guys)

NoviceAlmera Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 09 December 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote NoviceAlmera Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 December 2010 at 08:38
	The housing unit looks OK. No crack or condensation. But the lens on both dipped beams looks slightly milky. Should they be clear? Have cheked the grounding. Slight rust on one of the ground points. Cleaned it up, but didn't make much difference.

NOTEFEVER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Established Member Joined: 14 September 2010 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 142	Post Options Post Reply Quote NOTEFEVER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 December 2010 at 13:47
	There are some repairing kits (to do it yourself) for the lens. It's gonna be "like the new one", but the won't last long... Sooner or later they re going to need replacement...!
	NISSANTUNERS.GR MEMBER (Thanx a lot guys)

rmiddlemass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 21 May 2011 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote rmiddlemass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2011 at 13:31
	Hi there My car, 55 plate, also suffers from this same problem. Sometimes I wonder if they are actually on! I intend to purchase a pair of super-bright osrams (claim to be 50% brighter) and try them. Will let you know Regards Ralph