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nancy Posted on Jun 03, 2013
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Headlight on low beam one headlight is out, replaced bulb nothing replaced fuse it blew fuse. replace fuse again blew fuse again. what is my next thing I can do?

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Find the short in that wiring harness to that light its a dead short to ground so it should not be to hard to find

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 27, 2008

SOURCE: 99 VW Passat. Low beam headlight not working.

you need to change the bulb an your local parts store will show you how

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: headlights work on high beam but not on low beam is there a fuse

on these cars if 1 of the bulbs blow out then you will have to replace them both because they wont work. replace both headlight bulbs and they will be just fine

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: replace low beam bulb in 2005 jetta

  1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the socket cover by pulling it straight off, or turning it clockwise then pulling it off.
  4. Carefully twist the bulb and socket counterclockwise, then pull the assembly from the headlight housing.
  5. Holding the base of the bulb, detach it from the connector harness.

To install:
  1. Holding the base of the bulb, install it securely in the connector.
  2. Install the connector and bulb assembly in the housing and twist to lock into position.
  3. Install the sealing cover by pushing it on and/or turning it counterclockwise. Make sure the cover is installed securely or the lens will be out of focus, or water may get into the light unit.
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: low beam headlights do not come on

check the relays then the bulbs

Roosevelt James

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2009

SOURCE: low beam headlights switch does not work

Bad head light switch

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