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Headlight problem: headlights don't come on but high beams work?
The other night I was driving and noticed my left (driver side) headlight didn't come on but the right one did. I just replaced both bulbs about 10 months ago so I thought it was odd that one had already burned out.
Well then last night I was driving but when I turned my headlights on, nothing happened. My dash lights came on as if everything was fine, but my headlights weren't working! So then I tried to work my high beams, and I was able to get light. I noticed my high beam light indicator on my dash didn't work, but alteast I was able to turn my headlights on so I could drive at night!
Does anyone know what needs to be replaced? It can't just be bulbs because I replaced both of them less than a year ago, plus they turn on when I turn on my high beams. I drive a 1997 Toyota RAV4, so yes my car is old and doesn't have lights that automatically come on in the dark. Please help!
6 Answers
- 10 years agoFavorite Answer
one of two things here, you could have two blown low beams, or you could have blown a fuse to the headlights, id check the fuse first.
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Headlight problem: headlights don't come on but high beams work?
The other night I was driving and noticed my left (driver side) headlight didn't come on but the right one did. I just replaced both bulbs about 10 months ago so I thought it was odd that one had already burned out.
Well then last night I was driving but when I turned my headlights on,...
Source(s): headlight problem headlights don 39 high beams work: https://tr.im/2KSFM - Jonathan ElderLv 410 years ago
1) Could still be the bulbs. They can fail early, so it's worth testing with some replacements. Sometimes when one fails it creates a short that causes odd effects.
2) Broken switch for the lights
3) Damaged/shorting wiring. Need to test for power to the bulb holders with a voltmeter - make sure only positive has current, and the earth is good.
Depending on your skill, replace the bulbs first, then contact a car electrician - not a general mechanic.
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- 6 years ago
I have a similar problem. Only my high beam dash light stays on. Fuses are ok, bulbs are ok, the relay is ok I tried a new switch on the steering column. What else????
- 7 years ago
OMG MEE TOO! I drive a Toyota RAV 2004 and the same thing happen to my car two days ago.
