Headlight low beam driver side going out

2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
101,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My driver side low beam headlight went out (101,000 miles, understandable as they're the OEM bulbs). Before buying a new bulb, I made sure that I could get to the bulb by the battery without tools because I didn't have them on me. I was able to get the bulb out, when I did, the bulb came back on. I put the bulb back into the lamp, drove 150 miles home and it was fine. The next morning I came out, started the car, and the headlight was out again. Tried the same process of taking out and putting the bulb back in and the light came back on. Forgot to lock the house and the key was on the car key ring. Turned off the car, locked the house, started the car again no surprise, the light was out again. Did the same process for a third time and am now driving to the airport with the bulb shining fine. When I say I'm removing the bulb, I mean that I'm turning the plastic connector, not disassembling the bulb from the connector itself. I fear that if I get a new bulb the problem will persist. Is this a wiring issue? What's going on?
Dec 11, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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Hi,

It is possible it could just be your bulbs are faulty. Bulbs have filaments inside them and sometimes they get loose and you moving it around when you twist makes a temporary connection or the connector itself could have a loose wire or terminal.I am sending you a wiring diagram link below. check the connector and if there is know problem with it. Replace the bulb and let us know what fixed it.
Dec 12, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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CHASINGTRICKS
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I put the new bulb in today and it is working fine now. Thank you for the help.
Dec 22, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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STEVE W.
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One thing to keep in mind with headlamp bulbs, you should replace them in pairs to ensure that you get the best vision possible as bulbs do dim as they age as well as to ensure that the current in the circuit is balanced across the bulbs, this is more important if the vehicle has DRLs but is still a good idea even without them.
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Dec 25, 2019 at 4:40 AM
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Dec 26, 2019 at 7:16 AM