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How do I diagnose low beam headlights not working? High beams are OK

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There are headlight fuses and relays in the fuse box under the hood....possible, but not likely that both bulbs blew at once. Check the fuse box for anything marked "lights" or "head"....remove it, inspect and if it looks ok, replace. If in doubt that a fuse or relay is good, always replace it...here is an example of what it might look like...good luck
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Is there power to the lamps?

It may just be coincidental, and both lamps may have failed at once.

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