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russsak · 09-17-2020, 03:37 AM

I took my 2013 BRz into the shop for the engine spring recall. While it was there, they said my battery died (luckily covered by Costco warranty). I am having the following problem.

The right headlight started flickering and then went out. Ok. I change the bulb and its working fine. Then a few days later, the left headlight bulb stops working. Before I can get to work on it, it starts working a few days later and the right headlight bulb stops working.

I don't know if this is related or not. I'm getting a strange burning smell from the car that I had not smelled before. I checked fluids and oil and water levels are fine. Maybe a wiring casing is burning?

Yes, I can take it back in to the dealer. I may have to fight the dealer if they claim no responsibility.

Any thoughts?

09-17-2020, 03:37 AM	#1
russsak Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Drives: Subaru BRz limited 2013 Location: West LA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First only left headlight works, then only right headlight I took my 2013 BRz into the shop for the engine spring recall. While it was there, they said my battery died (luckily covered by Costco warranty). I am having the following problem. The right headlight started flickering and then went out. Ok. I change the bulb and its working fine. Then a few days later, the left headlight bulb stops working. Before I can get to work on it, it starts working a few days later and the right headlight bulb stops working. I don't know if this is related or not. I'm getting a strange burning smell from the car that I had not smelled before. I checked fluids and oil and water levels are fine. Maybe a wiring casing is burning? Yes, I can take it back in to the dealer. I may have to fight the dealer if they claim no responsibility. Any thoughts?