Headlights

curtis_98 · 11-07-2008, 11:29 AM

I have a 96 Nissan pickup. On the passenger side the head light only works in the high beam. The other side works perfectly. Do I need to replace the head lamp?
When I try to start it, there is a whirring sound, then sometimes the truck starts, but sometimes there is nothing going on. Not even a click after that weird sound.
Thank you.

75K30 · 11-07-2008, 11:47 AM

Yes it would appear that you have a bad headlight, and this will need to be replaced.

As far as your no electrical issue, you have a common problem for Nissans. The main battery cable corrodes inside of the insulation and breaks down.
Insect the cables, including the ground, and replace as required.

duckyz · 11-20-2008, 11:18 AM

Also, try cleaning off your battery posts and cable clamps with a wire brush.

gmctrucks · 11-20-2008, 09:53 PM

I had both my high beam head lights go out at the same time I was puzzled at first so I broke out my volt meter and found out that both were burnt.

11-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
curtis_98 Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	Headlights I have a 96 Nissan pickup. On the passenger side the head light only works in the high beam. The other side works perfectly. Do I need to replace the head lamp? When I try to start it, there is a whirring sound, then sometimes the truck starts, but sometimes there is nothing going on. Not even a click after that weird sound. Thank you.

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11-07-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	Yes it would appear that you have a bad headlight, and this will need to be replaced. As far as your no electrical issue, you have a common problem for Nissans. The main battery cable corrodes inside of the insulation and breaks down. Insect the cables, including the ground, and replace as required.

11-20-2008, 11:18 AM	#3
duckyz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 4	Also, try cleaning off your battery posts and cable clamps with a wire brush.

11-20-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,035	I had both my high beam head lights go out at the same time I was puzzled at first so I broke out my volt meter and found out that both were burnt.