Headlight drains battery.

[MrVeteran51248]

Dealer has ordered new factory headlights to replace what they say is a battery draw from what I think are Recon headlights. What should I check for before I pull out and replace what might be a simple fix. Photo 1 is the truck I'm thinking about. Photo 2 is the one from recon.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

check the battery too. not just voltage, but a load test

 

[Frank N]

If you have a multimeter you can do a parasitic test.... YouTube for instructions

 

[MrVeteran51248]

Got it home and the passenger side isn't coming on, might be a burnt bulb though. Drivers side will not turn off, and will cut out at times. I disconnected the battery for the night and will have to pull the housings to see whats happening. Any suggestions on where to start? I do have factory headlamps coming next week. So for now i got to fix it, or put a bandaid until I can undo whats been done.

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

Unplug the headlights and don't drive at night if possible?