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'03 Halogen installation woes


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I managed to break the electrical connection socket on the drivers side when installing '03 Halogens into my '02 Boxcar. I managed to semi fix it and when I did manage to lock the headlight in place the high and low beams work but not the turn signal. I will try a different bulb tomorrow but doubt if that is the trouble. I have been told that there is limited access from the rear of the assembly if you remove the fender liner. This would facilitate pushing the socket tightly onto the headlight assembly but I wonder if it would work loose over time? I suppose I could replace the guide rail, cambar lock and connector tower unit as it looks as if it is held in by three torx screws. Has any buddy run into a similar problem and figured out a viable fix for this dillema? Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help you can render.

986geezer :cursing:

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You remove the side marker and stick a long screwdrive through the hole to the back of the female connector. Use the tip of the screwdrive to hold the connector in place. Then have your helper slide the headlight in.

Thank you sir, I will have to press my wife into service here so it should be interesting if you get my drift. I will report back on my sucess and thanks again.

986geezer :clapping:

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You remove the side marker and stick a long screwdrive through the hole to the back of the female connector. Use the tip of the screwdrive to hold the connector in place. Then have your helper slide the headlight in.

Thank you sir, I will have to press my wife into service here so it should be interesting if you get my drift. I will report back on my sucess and thanks again.

986geezer :clapping:

Not clapping any more. Tried tieing the socket in place with nylon ties and had helper hold in place with screwdriver. Still no dice, will not connect hence, no lights at all. I will now try to remove the fender liner and see if I cannot go through that area and plug the **** thing in. What a hassle. Cheap plastic for sure and not a great way of plugging in. A longer cord could have been hand disconetted when the head light was moved forward which would have made life a lot more simple. I will report back when I have finally solved this. :censored:

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You remove the side marker and stick a long screwdrive through the hole to the back of the female connector. Use the tip of the screwdrive to hold the connector in place. Then have your helper slide the headlight in.

Thank you sir, I will have to press my wife into service here so it should be interesting if you get my drift. I will report back on my sucess and thanks again.

986geezer :clapping:

Not clapping any more. Tried tieing the socket in place with nylon ties and had helper hold in place with screwdriver. Still no dice, will not connect hence, no lights at all. I will now try to remove the fender liner and see if I cannot go through that area and plug the **** thing in. What a hassle. Cheap plastic for sure and not a great way of plugging in. A longer cord could have been hand disconetted when the head light was moved forward which would have made life a lot more simple. I will report back when I have finally solved this. :censored:

OK, Lights are in and working. I managed to plug the electric connector in to the recepticle on the back of headlight housing by dropping down the fender liner which provided more than enough room to reach in and do the work. I have to wait and see if over time the connection will loosen and back out but it seems to be quite a strong connection so I am not too worried. I will report back if I have any more trouble.

986geezer celebrating while waiting for decent, dry weather. :rolleyes:

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