Some times bulbs don't burn out but the filament breaks and makes
intermittent contact. I'd try a new bulb or swap with the other side to
test.


<techman41973@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 97 Accord (190K miles). 1/2 the nights my drivers side
> headlamp goes out.
> The bulb is fine. It seems to be the connector that clips on the bulb.
> Jiggling the connector does nothing. However if I remove the connector
> from the bulb and reconnect, the light works fine again (until enough
> vibration or temperature change breaks the connection).
> I sprayed the connector contacts a few times with contact cleaner,
> letting it soak in.
> No luck.
> While I would like to replace the connector, a replacement including
> the pig tail are on the pricey
> side. And getting my hands in that tight space to splice a new
> connector will be difficult at best.
> Is there a type of conductive grease that I could try to fill in the
> small gap that is forming inside the connection? Any other quick fix
> ideas? Thanks
>