I have a dim headlight even after I changed the bulb

2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
92,300 MILES
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CARDIOTECH
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when the lights are on the drivers side one is dim...does not brighten
Nov 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi this a ground problem with the headlight this could be a plug or even the ground wire for that circuit.
Nov 4, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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you likely have a bad ground for that light.
Nov 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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