headlights are weak

1999 SUBARU LEGACY
150,000 MILES
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ERICDELO
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Hi! I have a Subaru Legacy Outback 1999. The night vision is very bad, the light is not strong at all, can not see more than 5 meters in front of me! I first thought my problem was the light bulb, bought brand new xenon, was not much better. Than bought a restoring kit 3m, did it yesterday, the lens is much much clearer, the light is increased, but still not enough. It's still dangerous to drive more than 50 km/hours! What can be my problem?? Thank you for your help :)
Nov 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure 12v is getting to the lights. Also, check the ground to make sure it is good. A weak ground will cause the lights to be dim.
Nov 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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ERICDELO
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thank's, I will check this.
Nov 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find. Good luck...
Nov 9, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Ensure the lights are adjusted and focussed correctly. Improper alignment of lights would result in poor visibility.
Nov 10, 2011 at 5:36 AM
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