Why do my high beams work but not low beams?

Why do my high beams work but not low beams?

Headlight Fuse or Relay These are designed to ‘blow’ and break the circuit if too much power comes through them. Most headlight systems are also designed with a relay that switches the power between low beam and high beam headlights. If this relay goes bad, it could allow power to the high beams, but not the low beams.

Why are my high beams not working?

By far the most common reason your brights will stop working is from a blown fuse or a bad relay. If the high beam fuse has blown, it’ll need to be replaced and the circuit will need to be inspected for problems. Or, it could be a bad relay.

Why is my low beam not turning on?

Hello, so my right low beam isn’t turning on and i checked the fuses and the connections…everything is okay, so i thought i needed a new bulb, but when i checked the high beams it works fine.

Why do high beam headlights work but low beams don’t?

Most headlight systems are also designed with a relay that switches the power between low beam and high beam headlights. If this relay goes bad, it could allow power to the high beams, but not the low beams. 1. Headlight Bulbs This is the most common reason we see for why a car’s high beam headlights work but the low beams don’t.

What is the fuse number for a low beam light?

The number seventeen fuse has has power to both sides of the fuse with the low beams on. The black ground wire for the lamp has 0.1 ohms. With the low beams on and the light bulb out of the connector, the yellow wire reads 11.8. When I plug the bulb in and turn the lights on the yellow bulb reads 0.00 nothing.

Can you drive with only high beams on?

Not practical to drive at night with just high beams. The closest dealer is 90 miles away. Both low beams went out at night on the road. I discovered later that the high beams work. I checked fuses. No problem. I bought and installed bulbs in each light one at a time and tried the lights. Low beams still out, but high beams work.