1988 Honda Accord headlight and taillight

200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JRYAN692
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I own a 88 accord lxi with headlights that "flip up."
After minorly dinging the car near the left headlight that headlight now works on BRIGHTS ONLY. The right headlight still works on both settings. Is this simply a minor glitch in the electical connection? I'm not making this up.
Also, a while back I shattered the casing on the left taillight but I believe the bulbs in it still work. Can I simply replace the casing. Also, can you tell me what I would pay to get these two annoying problems fixed? Thanks for any help.
Ryan, San Diego
May 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Ryan,

The headlight should be due to a blown low beam circuit in the bulb. The bulb should not cost much.

The rear taiillight can be sourced from the scrap yard which won't cost an arm or leg. Check local conditions for the price.
May 24, 2009 at 5:39 AM
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