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98 Passat Low beam lights not working inside lights high beams and side all work all fuse are good changed the bulbs and switch I did have to do wiring due to the previous owner and still nothing

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I think you either have a faulty headlamps change over switch, or incorrect wiring connection

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: low beams don't work - both out at the same time.

DID YOU CHECK THE BULBS?

Testimonial: "spot on."

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Kiri Amarakoon

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  • Posted on Dec 26, 2009

SOURCE: no low beams bulbs are ok fuses look good

There may be a relay that operates the low beam lights, check the owners manual to see if there is a relay, you should be able to hear it go "click" if there is one.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2009

SOURCE: fog lights and high beams work, but not the low beams

most likely the hi lo switch

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2011

SOURCE: low beam lights not working high beams work. I checked the fuses and relay all good bulbs are good i dont think the low beam connection is working what do i need to do??

most likely the multifunction switch[headlamp switch] is failed.The remove and replace procedure is in a haynes service manual

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2012

SOURCE: Daytime Running Lights Inoperative 2002 Toyota Camry

[Information] For a 2002 Toyota Camry, the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) operate utilizing the High Beams (inner Lamps closer to the center of the vehicle front) at a reduced power.

[The troubleshooting process:] Review the Owner's Manual and ensure the test configuration matches the following criteria:
1. According to the 2002 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual (Check your Owners Manual):
"The DRL system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when:
The light switch s in the "DRL" position.
The ignition is on with the engine running.
The headlight switch is off.
The parking brake is released."


2. Set the Test Conditions according to Step 1 above.

3. Check the headlight bulbs to ensure they are not burned out. If one burns out, there is a fair chance that the other would have burned out at the same time. Replace as necessary. In this case, if the high beams operate, the DRLs should also operate.
4. Test the system, ensuring the step 1 conditions are set. (Engine running, Multi-function Switch on Turn Signals in "DRL" position, headlight switch off (repeating what the manual says -- it should be obvious that in the "DRL" position, the headlight switch should be off / do not have the switch positioned to "High Beam"), and the Parking Brake "off").
5. If DRL lights do not work, check the engine compartment Fuse and Relay Box. there is a 5 Amp DRL fuse -- replace it with the spare. Test (step 4).
6. If it does not work, swap around or replace relays -- there are three (3). Any one of them could be bad (stuck or burned out). Test (step 4).
7. Other less likely possible issues could be that the Multi-function Switch is broken or a connection / wire is broken. [Beyond the scope of this process.]


My problem was that the test configuration did not have the engine running and parking brake off - Step 1. Problem solved with much thought, repetitive tests on the vehicle and going back to the basics -- what does the Owner's Manual say and where are the applicable fuses and relays located?

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