Check fuses before replacing HID headlamps

[Plasticman]

My right side headlight stopped working Monday of this week. I didn't think much of it, drove in to work and just before I left did a little research on replacing the HID bulb. I found a tip on YouTube (

) to check my fuse box and sure enough, the 20 amp microfuse for the right side headlight had classic black arc tracing up one leg of the fuse. The tracing was noticeable, but light. I was able to reinstall the fuse and the headlight works fine. I bought new fuses and will replace the arc'd one when I get home.

Just sharing, check your fuses. It was a $4 fix vs $150 for a HID bulb.

Rob

 

[Jimmy N.]

For whatever reason, fuses not seated all the way seems common on FCA/Stellantis vehicles.

When I get a new one I make sure that each and every one is fully seated, under the hood and under the dash.

 

[Diboblo]

Great post.

I related this info, with pix, couple of years ago. Same issue. Weird, right?



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[EricG]

Funny I had this issue with my 2015 Scat Pack, chased and chased the problem and bought new HID bulbs and everything, then finally traced it back to a bad fuse for that front right headlight! Had the car in the shop and everything LOL.