I had this same problem in my 94 maxima. Everything tested good. I even had 12 volts in the socket.
The problem is probably the HEADLAMP TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
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you use to turn on the headlights. There are contacts in there and they wear out. You get 12 volts using a voltmeter because that is at low current (milliamps)/high resistance. Headlights are high current (a few amps)/low resistance.
The cheap fix is to remove the lever that controls headlights/blinker from the steering column (very easy). There is a white box that the contacts inside. You tan take a small file and clean up the contacts and get a few more months use.
Or buy a new headlight/turn signal control arm. You can buy used but you may have the same problem.
You should pay about $70 for a new one.....below is a decent link - there is no picture but google HEADLAMP TURN SIGNAL SWITCH if you are not clear what I am talking about.
http://www.courtesyparts.com/25540-switch-assy-turn-signal-maxima-j30-1989-1994-p-56341.html?cPath=1610&
Check headlight's fuse and relay respectively.
Also check headlight connector's ground and power.
HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING
It
can be faulty headlight switch or issue with its wiring. Or its faulty head
light fuse.
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To
troubleshoot the issue i suggest you few help links with appropriate solution.
So you can follow the test and confirm what exact problem is there in your case
of headlights not working:-----
Click
the link below: -----
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html
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• Working of Headlight switch?
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• Both headlight bulbs blow together?
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• Car
headlight bulbs don't last long?
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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/2007-dodge-caliber-low-beam-headlight.html
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http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2001-chevrolet-tahoe-both-low-beam.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html
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How to Replace a Headlight
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html
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How to Replace a Headlight
Bulb
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html
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How to Replace a Headlight
Switch
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-switch.html
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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-assembly.html
How to Replace a Park Light Assembly
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-door.html
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http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-hid-headlight-bulbs-for.html
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These
will help.
Thanks.
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-high-beams-work-but-head-lights.html
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Only high beams working on GMC Savana?----------
High beams stopped working but headlights still
work?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/highbeams-stopped-working-but.html
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• Working of Headlight switch? ----------
• Both headlight bulbs blow together? ----------
• Car headlight bulbs don't last long?
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Only one head light works on 2001 Dodge
Caravan?
http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/only-one-head-light-works-on-2001-dodge.html
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these will help.
Thanks.
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