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moon · 06-09-2005, 11:26 PM

i have a kouki model 240sx, my question is how come when i hit a hard bump or even slightly bang on my headlight it'll turn off and on. its pretty ghetto when driving and hit a bump and one the headlights will turn off, so i'm looking to another bump to shake it back on. haha

has anyone ever had or heard of this kinda problem?

matlock · 06-09-2005, 11:44 PM

Have you checked the wiring and plug into the headlight housing itself? Also, please remember there is a tech section for these type of posts. How long has it been since you replaced your bulb(s) I would recomend looking at the basic trouble areas first (Wiring, Plugs, Fuses, Bulbs)

projectRDM · 06-10-2005, 10:16 AM

You or someone before used higher than OE wattage bulbs. The connectors are burned or damaged. Replace them.

luisgonz · 06-10-2005, 10:19 AM

Move to california and you well have no problem looking for huge bumps.hahahahaha

kay_arsen · 06-10-2005, 03:44 PM

same thing is wrong with my s14 and everytime i see a s14 drive by one headlight is out is this a S14 problem

moon · 06-10-2005, 04:36 PM

hahaha so its just a gimp s14 problem huh? driving a freaking pirate car haha
guess doing a HID conversion is looking even more tempting.

moon · 06-13-2005, 11:41 AM

figured out the problem, it seems the lightbulb isn't making ground correctly. the metal on the bulb has to ground properly.

kay_arsen · 06-17-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by moon

figured out the problem, it seems the lightbulb isn't making ground correctly. the metal on the bulb has to ground properly.

aight cool imma check mine

*Yuri* · 06-17-2005, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by luisgonz

Move to california and you well have no problem looking for huge bumps.hahahahaha

Move to detroit, and the bumps will be big enough your whole car shuts off.

vinhisbored · 06-17-2005, 10:27 AM

This happened to mine.. it was just that my clip that kept the bulb in was out.. I guess it was affecting something like the grouding too.

IGSDann · 06-17-2005, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by impactred

Move to detroit, and the bumps will be big enough your whole car shuts off.

Move to New Enlgand and have bumps that make your car explode

06-09-2005, 11:26 PM	#1
moon Join Date: May 2005 Location: florida Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	headlight on and off i have a kouki model 240sx, my question is how come when i hit a hard bump or even slightly bang on my headlight it'll turn off and on. its pretty ghetto when driving and hit a bump and one the headlights will turn off, so i'm looking to another bump to shake it back on. haha has anyone ever had or heard of this kinda problem?

06-10-2005, 10:16 AM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	You or someone before used higher than OE wattage bulbs. The connectors are burned or damaged. Replace them. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-10-2005, 03:44 PM	#5
kay_arsen Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: kitchener Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	same thing is wrong with my s14 and everytime i see a s14 drive by one headlight is out is this a S14 problem __________________ ﻱ

06-09-2005, 11:44 PM	#2
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you checked the wiring and plug into the headlight housing itself? Also, please remember there is a tech section for these type of posts. How long has it been since you replaced your bulb(s) I would recomend looking at the basic trouble areas first (Wiring, Plugs, Fuses, Bulbs)

06-10-2005, 10:19 AM	#4
luisgonz BANNED Join Date: May 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 42 Posts: 2,761 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Move to california and you well have no problem looking for huge bumps.hahahahaha

06-10-2005, 04:36 PM	#6
moon Join Date: May 2005 Location: florida Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hahaha so its just a gimp s14 problem huh? driving a freaking pirate car haha guess doing a HID conversion is looking even more tempting.

06-13-2005, 11:41 AM	#7
moon Join Date: May 2005 Location: florida Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	figured out the problem, it seems the lightbulb isn't making ground correctly. the metal on the bulb has to ground properly.

06-17-2005, 10:27 AM	#10
vinhisbored Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	This happened to mine.. it was just that my clip that kept the bulb in was out.. I guess it was affecting something like the grouding too.