one headlight

Dj1123 · May 12th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Man, I'm having issues over here. Maybe I'm missing something. My driver's side headlamp is out. I tried changing out the bulb, but I got nothing still. The high beams work but i have no regular. Its weird. Anyone think they know what's up before I go out and buy some stuff I probably don't need? I checked the fuses already, by the way.

breakout831 · May 12th, 2007, 01:19 PM

it's electrical...which can (keyword: can) be a nightmare. It sounds like it may be a switch problem. The switch being the part you turn to turn your lights/parking lights on and off. I had a switch go out in my old oldsmobile, but mine was on my steering column. It was like 300 bucks to fix since they had to take the steering column apart. I don't think it'll be that much for you, though, since the knob is to the left. I'd take it to a shop, it'll take 2 seconds for them to check it out and give you their opinion. If they don't think it's the switch, then they'll charge a diagnosis fee...which they always do for electrical problems

Dj1123 · May 12th, 2007, 10:02 PM

ugh...

breakout831 · May 12th, 2007, 11:29 PM

it may be as simple as a fuse or relay....which will be simple and cheap. Expect the worst and hope for the best...

Dj1123 · May 13th, 2007, 12:17 PM

If it was a fuse wouldn't both be out though?

1stimeford · May 13th, 2007, 12:38 PM

check voltage at the headlight and make sure the headlight has a good ground.This is a pdf file of your headlight wiring.hope this helps

GreenFaleen · May 13th, 2007, 12:40 PM

make sure your pulling the switch out all the way, if it is in the wireing you probably have a short which isn't fun

Dj1123 · May 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM

The switch is out all the way. I'll check the voltage. Thanks for the wiring diagram too dude.

1stimeford · May 13th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dj1123

The switch is out all the way. I'll check the voltage. Thanks for the wiring diagram too dude.

You're welcome...hope it helps and good luck. Electrical problems can be a bitch.

breakout831 · May 15th, 2007, 08:36 AM

any luck?

Dj1123 · May 15th, 2007, 09:08 AM

Nope. I had my buddy check the voltage @ the light and its good. I dont know why its not getting power in low beam. Could it be the switch module itself?

side note: Someone threw a beer bottle at my car and smashed my taillight last night!

breakout831 · May 15th, 2007, 09:22 AM

I hope you broke his nose for that! I'm thinking it's the switch module. That's what I maent by switch previously

Dj1123 · May 15th, 2007, 10:29 AM

They are pretty cheap on ebay. I'll just pick one up. As for the tail light, I didn't see/hear it happen. I woke up to beer all over my car and the busted light this morning. I wanted new tail lights anyway. I'll just have the insurance company buy them for me now! Thanks for the help man.

breakout831 · May 16th, 2007, 08:02 AM

no prob

May 12th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#1
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	one headlight Man, I'm having issues over here. Maybe I'm missing something. My driver's side headlamp is out. I tried changing out the bulb, but I got nothing still. The high beams work but i have no regular. Its weird. Anyone think they know what's up before I go out and buy some stuff I probably don't need? I checked the fuses already, by the way.

May 12th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#2
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,096	it's electrical...which can (keyword: can) be a nightmare. It sounds like it may be a switch problem. The switch being the part you turn to turn your lights/parking lights on and off. I had a switch go out in my old oldsmobile, but mine was on my steering column. It was like 300 bucks to fix since they had to take the steering column apart. I don't think it'll be that much for you, though, since the knob is to the left. I'd take it to a shop, it'll take 2 seconds for them to check it out and give you their opinion. If they don't think it's the switch, then they'll charge a diagnosis fee...which they always do for electrical problems __________________ MM Counter-Strike Club: Founder/ Group: Co-Owner

May 12th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#4
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,096	it may be as simple as a fuse or relay....which will be simple and cheap. Expect the worst and hope for the best... __________________ MM Counter-Strike Club: Founder/ Group: Co-Owner

May 13th, 2007, 12:38 PM	#6
1stimeford Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 319	check voltage at the headlight and make sure the headlight has a good ground.This is a pdf file of your headlight wiring.hope this helps Last edited by 1stimeford : November 10th, 2007 at 11:50 AM.

May 13th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#7
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,448	make sure your pulling the switch out all the way, if it is in the wireing you probably have a short which isn't fun __________________ Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

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May 12th, 2007, 10:02 PM	#3
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	ugh...

May 13th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#5
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	If it was a fuse wouldn't both be out though?

May 13th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#8
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	The switch is out all the way. I'll check the voltage. Thanks for the wiring diagram too dude.

May 15th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#10
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,096	any luck? __________________ MM Counter-Strike Club: Founder/ Group: Co-Owner

May 15th, 2007, 09:08 AM	#11
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	Nope. I had my buddy check the voltage @ the light and its good. I dont know why its not getting power in low beam. Could it be the switch module itself? side note: Someone threw a beer bottle at my car and smashed my taillight last night!

May 15th, 2007, 09:22 AM	#12
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,096	I hope you broke his nose for that! I'm thinking it's the switch module. That's what I maent by switch previously

May 15th, 2007, 10:29 AM	#13
Dj1123 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 72	They are pretty cheap on ebay. I'll just pick one up. As for the tail light, I didn't see/hear it happen. I woke up to beer all over my car and the busted light this morning. I wanted new tail lights anyway. I'll just have the insurance company buy them for me now! Thanks for the help man.

May 16th, 2007, 08:02 AM	#14
breakout831 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,096	no prob __________________ MM Counter-Strike Club: Founder/ Group: Co-Owner

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