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Low Beam headlights not working. All other lights work including DRL, High Beams, interior, fog and etc. Fuses okay. 2006 Buick Ranier

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Possible relay fault,also a burnt dimmer switch will cause this symptom

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Very common problem, there is a re-call on this issue also. Turn your lights on, switch #43 Relay with #46 Relay (same relay, one is for Low beams, other is for fan. When you make the switch, you will have low beam lights again, get a new relay AND keep a spare in your glovebox, because there is no permanent fix yet on the re-call.

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Probably the dimmer switch . But without testing that would be just a guess . Turnning the headlamps on Any function that turns on the headlights will cancel the daytime running lamps operation..
No ,don't think the DRL relay has anything to do with it .

View wiring diagrams an testing the electrical circuits at the dimmer switch would be the proper way to diagnose .
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