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Old 11-17-2008, 05:55 PM
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Hello all. I just installed the ebay angel eyes and one side is brigther then the other. I don't think it's the bulbs but something else, because when I swap bulb sides the brightest side is always the driver side. Anyone ever run into this problem? Thanks
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the drivers side is harder to install. make sure that the socket sits correctly when you turn it to lock. I had the same prob at first... it sits slightly offset so take it out again and make sure it fits in the socket correctly
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Originally Posted by schulrog' post='723697' date='Nov 17 2008, 10:57 PM
the drivers side is harder to install. make sure that the socket sits correctly when you turn it to lock. I had the same prob at first... it sits slightly offset so take it out again and make sure it fits in the socket correctly
Installation was pretty easy but after install passenger side is really dim. I tried swapping the bulbs and the passenger side is still dim compared to the driver side. So that rules out the AE bulbs causing the problem I think.
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Originally Posted by jostan' post='723699' date='Nov 17 2008, 10:59 PM
Installation was pretty easy but after install passenger side is really dim. I tried swapping the bulbs and the passenger side is still dim compared to the driver side. So that rules out the AE bulbs causing the problem I think.
Could it be that I have the bulb in the passenger side sitting incorrectly? I'll go check now thanks
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take em both out and put them back in again... make sure they sit properly in the socket
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You haven't installed the bulb correctly, I had had the same problem. Try adding a bit of grease to the rubber seal when installing
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Bulb isn't seated in properly,take it out and put it back in.
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I guess he figured out the problem and hasnt bothered updating us...rofl

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i'm getting a new set of AE bulbs from a sofar not to be named manufacturer for testing. I'll post some pics up when i get them but it will take about 2 weeks.
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Turns out the bulb wasn't seated correctly on the passenger side like you all said. Took it out and put it back in, all is well now. One thing though, the color isn't really blue, it's sorta purple looking. I guess it's unique, did not get pulled over yet in ca.


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