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2003 civic headlight problem

My driver side low beam dosn't work, yet both high beams still come on. I replaced the light, which gave me the same problem. Do you know what might be the problem

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Hello if your wiring is good shape its the combinanation switch is to blame .2003 civic headlight problem - 118519351

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