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Xterra headlight issue

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 2:20 pm
by Adam
So I noticed on the way home from Minden last week I couldn't see very well. And all of a sudden I could again, when I got home I noticed my drivers headlight was super dim compared to the passengers. And when you flick the brights on it goes out completely on that side. I swapped the bulb with a spare one so that's not an issue. Ground maybe? It seems to flicker on bumpy roads, but wiggling the connector and harness had no impact. Anyone else had this problem?

Re: Xterra headlight issue

Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 6:47 pm
by Bow_Tied
I haven't owned an X bt had similar issues where the connector was intermittently doing it's job. Double check that there are no burnt marks on/near the connector pins. If it isn't that, you're likely going to have to trace the harness back. The only other thing it could be is the DRL module, I think some pathfinders had that issue, not sure if the X's did too... a cold solder issue IIRC. Could be something to research.

Re: Xterra headlight issue

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:55 pm
by Adam
Finally actually looked at this issue. You were on the right track with the DRL module. They never worked so I bought a new one. Still didn't work. So I took the loom off and found a few broken/corroded wires! Would have been chasing that forever. Thanks!

Re: Xterra headlight issue

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 11:13 pm
by Bow_Tied
Glad it worked out!