Honda Car Forum

Hey,
I have an 88 Honda Accord LXi. I bought it used and, according to the
previous owner, it had sat unused for quite some time.

My problem is, the lowbeam headlights are so dim, I have better
visibility when I use my turn signal. Only one light has a working
highbeam, which appears to be at full power.

I checked all the fuses-- they are good.
I repleaced both sealed-beam lamps--

When replacing the lamps, I noticed a lot of flaking and corrosion on
the "plugs." This is the only thing I can think of that would be
causing the problem with the lights.

Is there anyone that can sell me new "plugs" or does anyone have any
tips on how to clean or repair these? (Or, if someone has an
alternate diagnosis, I'd love to hear it)

thanks in advance.

-O'Brien

I think your diagnosis is right on. Pep-Boys has an assortment of
headlight plugs and I am sure most other auto parts stores do as well.

Michael O'Brien wrote:
>
> Hey,
> I have an 88 Honda Accord LXi. I bought it used and, according to the
> previous owner, it had sat unused for quite some time.
>
> My problem is, the lowbeam headlights are so dim, I have better
> visibility when I use my turn signal. Only one light has a working
> highbeam, which appears to be at full power.
>
> I checked all the fuses-- they are good.
> I repleaced both sealed-beam lamps--
>
> When replacing the lamps, I noticed a lot of flaking and corrosion on
> the "plugs." This is the only thing I can think of that would be
> causing the problem with the lights.
>
> Is there anyone that can sell me new "plugs" or does anyone have any
> tips on how to clean or repair these? (Or, if someone has an
> alternate diagnosis, I'd love to hear it)
>
> thanks in advance.
>
> -O'Brien

In article <neumtv06r6b5n10hr7a4s60blc3ik85mpn@4ax.com>, obrien1984ae@yahoo.com
says...
>Hey,
>I have an 88 Honda Accord LXi. I bought it used and, according to the
>previous owner, it had sat unused for quite some time.
>
>My problem is, the lowbeam headlights are so dim, I have better
>visibility when I use my turn signal. Only one light has a working
>highbeam, which appears to be at full power.
>
>I checked all the fuses-- they are good.
>I repleaced both sealed-beam lamps--
>
>When replacing the lamps, I noticed a lot of flaking and corrosion on
>the "plugs." This is the only thing I can think of that would be
>causing the problem with the lights.
>
>Is there anyone that can sell me new "plugs" or does anyone have any
>tips on how to clean or repair these? (Or, if someone has an
>alternate diagnosis, I'd love to hear it)

Your local auto parts store should have new plugs you can splice in.
Cut out the old plugs and then solder in the new plugs. Then cover up
the solder joint with some heat shrink tubing.
-------------
Alex

Faulty ground connections can cause that kind of a problem.

I think it is the wire. I had to replace the jump wire between the light
and the assembly in my '88 Accord DX. The movement of the the lights
eventually weaken the wires and they break. Possibly your ground broke.

Michael O'Brien wrote:
> Hey,
> I have an 88 Honda Accord LXi. I bought it used and, according to the
> previous owner, it had sat unused for quite some time.
>
> My problem is, the lowbeam headlights are so dim, I have better
> visibility when I use my turn signal. Only one light has a working
> highbeam, which appears to be at full power.
>
> I checked all the fuses-- they are good.
> I repleaced both sealed-beam lamps--
>
> When replacing the lamps, I noticed a lot of flaking and corrosion on
> the "plugs." This is the only thing I can think of that would be
> causing the problem with the lights.
>
> Is there anyone that can sell me new "plugs" or does anyone have any
> tips on how to clean or repair these? (Or, if someone has an
> alternate diagnosis, I'd love to hear it)
>
> thanks in advance.
>
> -O'Brien