My son came home after borrowing my wife's car.
2013 Focus SE sedan
Said the passenger side low beam was out.
Also get a Low Beam error in the information center at start up.
So, being the great mechanic I am I buy a new bulb and put it in.
First thing I notice is the connector for the bulb is a little burnt.
But being smart I check the lights before I bolt it all together.
The bulb flashes and I think damn I blew a new bulb.
Tried another bulb no flash, just doesn't work.
I check the voltage at the connector and it reads 7 volts
I recheck the voltage at the connector to the headlamp housing from the car and again 7 volts.
I compare the other side and get 12-13 volts at both locations.
I put the bulbs I used in the passenger side into the drivers to test them and they all work.
Even the one I initially though was bad.
Now I recheck power at the passenger side low connector and get 7 volts with everything off
Do same on drivers side and get zero volts
Check again at the connector to the passenger side headlight assembly and get 7 volts there as well with everything off
Where is this stray voltage coming from and how do I trace it.
Are there separate fuses or relays for the Drivers side vs the passenger side?
Any help would be appreciated.
2013 Focus SE sedan
Said the passenger side low beam was out.
Also get a Low Beam error in the information center at start up.
So, being the great mechanic I am I buy a new bulb and put it in.
First thing I notice is the connector for the bulb is a little burnt.
But being smart I check the lights before I bolt it all together.
The bulb flashes and I think damn I blew a new bulb.
Tried another bulb no flash, just doesn't work.
I check the voltage at the connector and it reads 7 volts
I recheck the voltage at the connector to the headlamp housing from the car and again 7 volts.
I compare the other side and get 12-13 volts at both locations.
I put the bulbs I used in the passenger side into the drivers to test them and they all work.
Even the one I initially though was bad.
Now I recheck power at the passenger side low connector and get 7 volts with everything off
Do same on drivers side and get zero volts
Check again at the connector to the passenger side headlight assembly and get 7 volts there as well with everything off
Where is this stray voltage coming from and how do I trace it.
Are there separate fuses or relays for the Drivers side vs the passenger side?
Any help would be appreciated.
