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The left front low beam headlight does not come on. have replaced the bulb, but only hi beam works.

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Since you've eliminated the headlight itself as the source of the malfunction, the problem is most likely the headlight bulb connector - the female connection inside the connector to the hi beam is good, but the connector supplying power to the low beam is bad. Your fix is to replace the headlight connector.
How: buy a replacement headlight connector at your favorite auto parts store, cut off the old connector, then (a) solder and heat-shrink or (b) wire nut and E-tape, or (c) crimp connector the new headlight connector onto the existing wiring (being careful to route the conductors to the correct wires on the connector).
Your cost: about $3 for a new connector

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SOURCE: left low beam headlight inop. tried bulb and checked fuse. both OK

check fuses under hood there should be seperate fuses for each side.

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SOURCE: burned out headlight/bulb bmw 1991 325i 2dr

It's a bulb replacement. If it's anything similar to my Audi, there is a cover on the back of the headlight housing that you pop off. Then you can reach in, pull the wire connector off the bulb, and unclip a metal retainer over the bulb, and pull the bulb out. Installation of the new one is the reverse. Just be SURE not to touch the glass part of the bulb. Skin oils can cause a halogen bulb to burn very hot and burn out very quickly. If you do touch the glass, wipe it gently but thoroughly on a cotton cloth to clean it off before you install it.

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  • Posted on Apr 18, 2009

SOURCE: Left low beam headlight on Chrysler 2003 T&C wont work while engine is on

Ill guarantee you have an electrical short on the left side of the headlight switch,circuit.From here its immpossible for me to go any further.Good Luck.,Get A Wiring diagram.

david dixon

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  • Posted on Dec 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 toyota rav 4. right side low beam headlight

sounds like there is a broken wire. the only advise i can give you is to follow the hot wire for that light untill you find the break in the wire.

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  • Posted on Jun 10, 2010

SOURCE: Audi A4 2002 Low beams & Right front turn signal stopped working

but on 2002 A4, F20 and F21 are empty! Does anyone has an idea where the headlight fuses located?

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