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My drivers side low-beam headlight is out and i was able to come to the conclusion that it was not the bulb. Is there a fuse somewhere for this particular headlight or is there an easy way to find the bad connection, any help would be greatly appreciated cause i am tired of getting pulled over and i don't have the time to take it in to ford between school and work and my gym time for a week or two.
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I guess the first question would be how did you come to the conclusion it was not the bulb?
Secondly, do you have an automotive voltage tester or multimeter available to troubleshoot?
Third, have you checked the headlight fuses in the engine compartment fuse box (by the battery)?
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
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does anyone have a link to a diagram that explains which fuses are what?
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kkm intake w/heat shield, custom MAF,under-drive pulleys,braided brake hoses,carbon fiber brake pads,painted calibers,17x7 borbet t's with g-force tires,bat euro struts,eibach pro-kit,custom burned superchip,sho offroad y-pipe, bassani exhaust with high flow cat,formula one tint,kenwood excelon cd/mp3,mb quart compents w/mtx amp,b & m short shifter, carbon fiber pedals,hyper-bright bulbs,painted oval ring and many mods to come.
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For 1999 (From Service CD) left low beam is F16 (7.5A) (In Battery Fuse Box)
Left Low: F16
Left High: F17
Right Low: F15
Right High: F18
All are 7.5 Amp
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Contouraholic:
Interesting. My '97 owner's manual shows 10 amp and 17/18 the reverse of what you list. I have DRL which might make a difference.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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My owners manual is wrong anyway. It shows a different style Battery Fuse Box. I have a late 99 so I am probably more like the 2000's.
The data came from the 1999 service CD. FWIW, the difference between DRL and no DRL is on the coil side of the headlight relay. So whether you have DRL or not, the fuses should be the same. The four fuses I mentioned are after the relay (on the contact side). There are 2 relays, one High, One low. Out of the relay is 2 fuses, one for each bulb.
Of course, Ford was constantly tinkering.
7.5 amp is plenty for a single 51 watt (low beam) or 60 Watt (Hi Beam) bulb.
"My Name is Richard. I am a Contouraholic."
1999 SE Sport Duratec ATX Spruce Green; Drop--In K&N Filter; VentShades;
Fog Lamp Fix Mod & PIAA510s with Bumper Braces & Stock Type aiming screw mod;
PIAA 9006 Super White Headlamps
AIWA CDC-MP3 HU; WeatherTech Mats
Viper 600ESP w/Remote entry
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