Low beam headlights don’t work, High beam headlights do

If both of your low-beam headlights are out, but both of the high-beams work fine, it’s possible that both of your low-beam halogen headlight bulbs have simply burned out. After all, the lightbulbs in a modern halogen headlamp unit can burn out just the same as light bulbs in your home or office.

Why do my low beams not work but high beams do?

Since the low beams are used the most, they tend to burn our much sooner than the high beams. If your low beams stop working but the high beams still turn on, there’s a good chance that simply replacing the headlight bulbs with new OEM headlights will solve the problem.

Why do my lights only work on high beam?

Most headlight failures that are limited to just high or low beams are related to a relay or the high beam control switch. Headlights work but seem dim. The cause: Foggy lenses, worn out bulbs, or a charging system issue. The fix: Clean the lenses, replace the bulbs, or repair the charging system.

Why do my brights work but not my headlights?

All bulbs are plugged into a socket. Corrosion, a bad ground, or some other issues can damage the sockets and disrupt the power flow to the bulbs. If only the sockets of the low beams are bad, it will cause headlights not working but high beams are. It is unusual for both sockets to be damaged at the same time.

Why did my low beams stopped working?

You’ll need to replace the bulb, switch, or relay. If just one bulb fails to work in either high beam mode or low beam mode, it may be the bulb. Most headlight failures that are limited to just high or low beams are related to a relay or the high beam control switch.

How do you test a low beam relay?

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Are low and high beam separate bulbs?

The question of how many bulbs



In the past, high beams and low beams were separate bulbs on all cars. Today, that’s not the case. Most modern vehicles have a single bulb with two filaments. One is for the low beams and one is for the high beams.

How do I know if my headlight relay is bad?

The most common sign of a bad headlight relay is headlights that don’t work. A headlight relay will typically fail in the open position, preventing voltage from reaching the headlights. If the low beam relay fails, the low beams won’t work.

Where is the low beam relay located?

Usually, it is under the hood of the car. The point where your fuse panel is most likely located. On the other hand, it may also be located inside the cab of the car, this would be the case if your car comes with an interior fuse box.

Where is the low beam headlight fuse located?

If your headlights have stopped working, locate the fuse in your car connected to the low-beam headlights circuit. The fuse box is typically located under the hood or behind the dashboard. You can often find this information in your owner’s manual or on the inside of the fuse box cover.

How much does it cost to replace a headlight relay switch?

The average cost of replacing the headlight switch or the dimmer switch is in the range of $150-$250.

How do you diagnose headlight problems?

Headlight Fuse Keeps Blowing Out

  1. Unplug the light, pull the switch, and see if the fuse blows. …
  2. Make sure you have purchased the correct wattage of bulb.
  3. Ensure that you do not have a faulty or damaged bulb.
  4. Check and see if your high beam bulb is the issue. …
  5. Check all wired connections and look for any exposed wiring.


How much does it cost to fix low beam headlights?

Replacing Headlight Bulbs

Low-End Price $10 – $15
Mid-Range Price $26 – $35
High-End Price $150+
Average Price $20 – $30


Does AutoZone install headlight bulbs for free?

Our Parts Professionals will install wiper blades and replacement bulbs free of charge (with purchase of wiper blades or bulbs). Whether you’ve bought front or rear wipers (or both), headlights or tail lights, we’d be happy to install them for you.

How much does it cost to replace a headlight assembly?

Take it to an auto repair shop, and you’ll have to pay at least $250-$1000 in headlight assembly replacement cost. According to most aftermarket auto parts stores, replacing a single high-intensity discharge bulb can cost $100 or more, while the entire headlight assembly replacement cost is between $250 and $700.

How do you tell if an HID bulb is burnt out?

Here are some of the common signs that your headlight D2R bulb is bad:

  1. Dim headlights.
  2. Headlight bulb flickering quite frequently.
  3. Headlight bulb gives off a dim pink glow.
  4. Constantly blowing fuses.
  5. Low beams don’t work fine, but high beams do.
  6. None of the headlights is working fine.


How do I reset my HID ballast?

Wait for the bulb to shut off and turn on the headlights. After turning off your headlight switch, turn it on again. The ballast was reset.

Why wont my HID headlights turn on?

If your LED or HID headlight bulbs are not turning on, the cause is likely a polarity issue. LED and HID bulbs are polarity sensitive, which means that if the positive doesn’t line up with the positive and the negative with the negative, no power will flow from the vehicle to the bulb.