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Old 05-20-2015, 03:33 AM
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Both headlights stopped working.

Either manually turning them on or auto I just have fogs & park lights. High beams do work. Is there a fuse, relay or is it the switch (I hope not).

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Old 05-20-2015, 03:58 AM
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It seems unlikely that both headlights would go out at the same time. i would check the fuses/relays first to make sure that they are ok.
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Start with A replacement light for now to see if that works... then get back to us.
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Old 05-20-2015, 05:36 AM
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Are you in Canada? Reason I ask is the DRL module would most likely be the issue. Had this happen to me.
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It is not a relay or fuse because the same parts power both high and low beams.

In a USA car, check the bulbs first but it is probably the headlight switch.

In a Canadian car, the DRL module is #1 suspect, then the headlight switch.

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Old 05-21-2015, 12:40 AM
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Ugh, thanks guys. USA car and I will hav it checked Saturday.
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Old 05-23-2015, 07:05 PM
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I ended up needing both bulbs. I don't know what happened but glad it was an easy fix.
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Old 05-23-2015, 10:41 PM
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Glad to hear it wasn't anything major.

Kind of unusual for both bulbs to go out same time. This is a great example of checking the simple stuff before jumping into the heavy duty stuff.
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Originally Posted by 00 Max
I ended up needing both bulbs. I don't know what happened but glad it was an easy fix.
That's good to hear. Easy fixes are always nice
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Old 05-25-2015, 08:37 AM
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Thanks guys, I was expecting a fuse or a relay. I was surprised good bulbs are $30 a pair.
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