Changed Headlights, now they flicker/low power

[steve1606]

Hi, I recently bought a 92 safari. Seems like every week it costs me 300$ to repair something so far. The other day I changed the headlights to install brighter ones(planning a 5000km drive). Since ive changed them the new ones almost always have very low power and sometimes flicker. Sometimes 1 works fine, sometimes its the other. I checked the plug that goes into the lights, doesnt seem to be this...any thoughts? im new to these vans and to mechanics in general

[astro355]

I would check the plugs again. Sounds like you have some corrosion in there.

[steve1606]

yeah theres corrosion a bit everywhere on this van except for the body. should i try changing the plug?

[astro355]

If you wanted but I don't think that is necessary. Just use a small screwdriver or pick and scrape the connectors for the headlight terminals. Even use WD-40.

[Farmer]

crc also makes an electrical connection cleaner in a spray can

[steve1606]

sweet, thanks guys ill have another 100q's for u guys later