Q: 97 metro pass side headlight dim, please help .

asked by on November 23, 2017

Has the dim headlight on pass side. Have tried a few suggestions from you tube to no avail. No exp with repairs on chased grounds. Please help. B.R.

My car has 145000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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