I changed the bulb in the driver side headlight and it still won't work.

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
133,333 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SARAHC1135
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I have a headlight that won't work even after I put in a new bulb it still won't turn on.. Where do I start to look at to solve this problem? Is there any way for me to check the wiring to and from the headlight or could it be the big outside headlight it's self?
Oct 11, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to see if there is power in the wiring to the light socket. Also, check all fuses both in the vehicle and under the hood.
Oct 11, 2011 at 1:15 AM
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BIGFOOT15
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Each headlight has 2 fuses,1 for high beams and 1 for low beams.Usually the 4 fuses on the right side of the fuse box under the left side of the dashboard.
Mar 21, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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