2014 RTL SE6 what could cause these Headlight system issues ?

[teninospyder]

OK, Got bulbs replaced and here are the results

As promised in my last post....which I won't copy into here to save you time.

After being very careful for about 3.5 hours (because this is "really" my first body parts removal/replacement project), I now have the new TricLED headlights in and they appear....as everyone that has done this knows.....very white and very bright !! Absolutely no disappointment in them. Following are project summary comments for you:

1. The status of the OEM bulbs I removed after 3.5 years - 1 had a broken filament (the left hand bulb), and the remaining 1 was cloudy white on the inside (probably ready to go).
2. Everything about the lights AND the Light switch now works as it should. High beam, low beam, flashing capability. To me it is obvious that 1 burned out headlight can affect the overall operation of the remaining light and the switch.
3. Body parts and replacement "not too bad", except had trouble getting the mirrors back on until I looked at youtube again )
4. Kinda side comment.....I did find 1 of the right side panel grommets missing, and I will get a replacement because I noticed the panel does flex a little there. Also found another one disfigured somehow, like the panel tried to push it out. I'm sure you know what I mean, but it came back to shape after sitting a few minutes.

THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU WHO PROVIDED INPUT ON THIS !! While I "probably" would have done it without your comments, I'm sure I would have been far more afraid along the way )

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

3. Body parts and replacement "not too bad", except had trouble getting the mirrors back on until I looked at youtube again )
4. Kinda side comment.....I did find 1 of the right side panel grommets missing, and I will get a replacement because I noticed the panel does flex a little there. Also found another one disfigured somehow, like the panel tried to push it out. I'm sure you know what I mean, but it came back to shape after sitting a few minutes.

Get a set of Magic Mirror magnetic mounts and have them at the ready for when you need to take the mirrors off again. One of best functional only farkles you can install! :thumbup:

If you didn't do it, be sure to use something like windex to wet the grommets next time. Makes it much easier to push the panels on and then dries so the grommets don't stay slick. Did you look around for the missing grommet? It might have been caught somewhere behind the tupperware. Happened to me a time or two. Also, one of the best recommendations here is to put a tether on those side panels. Once in a rare while one will come off while traveling. The consequences are usually not good. If you install the Baker Air Wings they serve the same purpose.

Still scratching my head over how a burned out filament can cause the problems you encountered. It just does not make any sense at all, according to the wiring diagram, how a burned out filament will do anything other than make that headlight go off.