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Low beam headlights don't work

Have changed bulbs, fuses, relays, switch at handbrake, and headlight switch. Lights usually come on when handbrake is released but now will not come on even when light switch is turned to low beam lights. High beam lights work as do turn signal lights and all other exterior lights. Want to replace daytime running light relay but unsure of how to remove it or its location.

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  • deputydodgem Jan 01, 2009

    Toyota Ed,

    I have added new low beam headlights. The main question that I have is, Where is the Daytime Running Lights relay located in the car ? So I can replace it. A diagram would be perfect. Also would like to find the relay alot cheaper than the $218.00 that the dealer wants.

    [email protected]

  • whitesox15 Feb 21, 2009

    I have a 2000 Corolla. The low beams are very dim. At night the DTRL comes on when I start the car. When I turn on my lights there is no difference on the brightness of the head lights. When I put on the hig beams it is brighter. I noticed in the fuse panel under the hood that the headlights have a 10 amp fuse and the cover says it should be a 15 amp.

    Why are the low beams so dim almost like there is no difference from the DTRL.

    Thanks

  • giarodri Apr 29, 2009

    I also need the headlamp diagram... [email protected]

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    The daytime running lights use the High Beams at 6 volts. The DRL module is not your problem. Are you sure that you have looked at the low beam bulbs? They are seperate from the high beams. They are on the outer sides of the headlamp housing, not real easy to see. Please advise.

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    Low beams don't work in 2008 Saturn vue High and daytime do Changed bulbs fuses and everything possible Now ordered moduler for computer Thinking its not sending the signal through computer frustrated and changed both relay Electric people said could not repair also

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    Low beams don't work in 2008 Saturn vue High and daytime do Changed bulbs fuses and everything possible Now ordered moduler for computer Thinking its not sending the signal through computer frustrated and changed both relay Electric people said could not repair also

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    Low beams don't work in 2008 Saturn vue High and daytime do Changed bulbs fuses and everything possible Now ordered moduler for computer Thinking its not sending the signal through computer frustrated and changed both relay Electric people said could not repair also

  • Anonymous Mar 16, 2014

    headlights or high beams not working

  • Anonymous Mar 16, 2014

    2001 Oldsmobile intrigue low beam exterior lights will only shut off when car is shut off

  • Anonymous Mar 23, 2014

    blinkers and everything work fine.. and it switches between high and low beams fine too.. the headlights just stay on permanantly

  • Anonymous Mar 26, 2014

    Passenger side bright beam headlight does not come on when both bright lights should be on. Oddly, that particuliar bright light does come on dimly as a daytime running light. All fuses are good. Both headlight relays seem to be ok when I interchange them. Not sure what dimmer relay is supposed to do but it appears to work. Any suggestions?

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

    when turning on the light switch, parking light does not turn on but will turn on the headlights

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

    even with the keys out off the egnition they dont shut off i need to take the low beam fuse out to shut them off.

  • Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

    One head light different they the other on low beam

  • Kevin Mathis
    Kevin Mathis May 17, 2020

    Help please, Have a 1993 Toyota Camry executive. My problem is I have no low beam headlights and when you push the storm on the steering column forward for high beam nothing happens. When you pull the storm towards you all lights will light up. I've checked the relay at the LHS of the car and even replaced it but without success, I've also replaced the headlight stork with another and still no RESULTS, I'm at a total loss any ideas would be appreciated.

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I know this is not your problem, but my low beam stopped working, both bulbs failed, no burn marks or broken element. Just had to tell someone

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I have e-mailed you 2 .pdf files, one is the complete headlamp diagram, and the other is the relay locations. Please advise if you need further assistance.

Toyota Ed

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  • Anonymous Nov 07, 2012

    Hi Toyota Ed

  • Anonymous Nov 07, 2012

    Did not receive yout pdf files

  • Anonymous Jul 03, 2013

    Actually no, and I was really looking forward to some specific and clear instructions. If you don't mind please send them again, I appreciate it :) thanks

  • JayT
    JayT Apr 11, 2014

    Hi Toyota Ed, could you please em,ail me the headlamp diagram and relay location for a Prius 2010? I need to replace the lowbeam relay for driver's side, the bulb is brand new. All lights work and passenger side low beam works too. [email protected]

  • DB Myers
    DB Myers Oct 22, 2023

    Toyota Ed, are you still out there? I have a 96 LS400 and it keeps blowing out the relay when I activate the high beams. Any thoughts here?

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SOURCE: Low beam headlights don't work

The problem is in the high beam switch assembly which also houses your turn signals and possibly cruise control, and yes, I'm sure. There are some electrical contacts in the assembly which dis-connect the low beams when you put the high beams on. Constant use of the high beam switch will create arcing on the low beam switch which makes the contacts not conduct electricity anymore. The daytime running lights send power to the low beams on a separate circuit. .

The repair is to either replace the assembly, $300 at dealer, $100 or less do it yourself, or take the assembly apart and clean it for free. (2 hours or less)

Instructions on taking your steering wheel off here: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=151557

Instructions for fixing the switch here: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=167831&page=4

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