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Factory headlight harness short

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Old 06-15-2014, 10:28 AM
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Default Factory headlight harness short

Thought it was my anti flicker or JW Speaker headlight but after swapping to other side I narrowed it to the green connector / OE harness. Not sure if it's the metal connectors or a short in the wire. I tried taping and zip tie but it goes on/off when I hit bumps - same symptom when I jiggle it. Sometimes only the high beam works. I thought about bending the anti flicker connectors for a tighter fit but I don't want to damage.

Anyone else experience this? Where do I find an OE harness kit?
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Originally Posted by WranglerJA
Thought it was my anti flicker or JW Speaker headlight but after swapping to other side I narrowed it to the green connector / OE harness. Not sure if it's the metal connectors or a short in the wire. I tried taping and zip tie but it goes on/off when I hit bumps - same symptom when I jiggle it. Sometimes only the high beam works. I thought about bending the anti flicker connectors for a tighter fit but I don't want to damage. Anyone else experience this? Where do I find an OE harness kit?
Maybe just change out the connector?


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I have the same problem with my passenger side headlight!!


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Thx. I didn't realize I could just change the connector. Thought I had to cut wires.
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Thx. I didn't realize I could just change the connector. Thought I had to cut wires.
Usually, with the aid of tiny screwdrivers (eyeglasses type) you can release the wires from the connector blocks. Then the wires just click right into a new block. There are actual tools for releasing connectors but I've had success with just the tiny drivers.

Don't confuse the pin-out wiring order! Photos help.



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