<VV> No low beams...

[George Jones]

Check continuity in your dimmer switch. Sometimes they get corroded on the
inside of the switch as well as on the connector. Not difficult to
disassemble, clean and lubricate.

On 9/12/07, Marc Sheridan <sheridanma1966 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> The low beam lights have two filaments. One for high beam and one for low.
> The only reason I can think of that would cause what you have is a bad low
> beam filament in your "new bulb". Try switching the two low beam lamps and
> see if the problem moves to the other side.
>
> Sealed beam headlights haven't been used in new cars for a long time, so
> it
> seems possible that a "new" lamp, that has possibly been on the shelf for
> years, may have problems.
>
> Marc Sheridan
> Waverly OH
>
>
> On 9/12/07, Cash Case <cash.case at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hey guys-
> > This is odd. I replaced the driver's side low beam headlight because
> > it wasn't working.
> > I buy a new bulb and turn the headlights on. No low beams. Then I try
> > the high beams. All four lights go on. I the old bulb is good. I
> > should've turned the high beams on.
> >
> > Anyway, what would make the low beams on the drivers side not work
> > unless the high beams are on.
> >
> > -Cash
> >
> >
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