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DRL Light on + no headlights

Tiny
MYK_B
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 300 MILES
Greetings,

After and extensive cold spell up here in Northern Ontario, -50 Celcius, I noticed my DRL light on and I was unable to use my high beams.
The next day I no longer had low beams either so I basically have an undriveable vehicle at night.

I checked all my fuses and they are fine.
I pulled the module and found 2 broken joints that I have resoldered however the lights still do not work.

What else can I check?
Can I just bypass the DRL all together to get my headlights back?

Thanks
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Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 AT 12:57 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Attached are the schematics of the lighting system. Did you check the relays and bulbs? this guide can help you change the connections.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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I have checked the relays and the bulbs and both were fine.
My wife, who uses the car for her nightshift, just advised me that the lights were also dimming prior to this happening.
I have also removed all the fuses for DRL without resolve, I'm thinking about using a sledgehammer next.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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Try manually grounding the headlight relay to see if it works.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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OK, I'll try that tonight after work.

Thanks
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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No luck, I am lost for a solution
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:12 PM
Tiny
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With DVOM, test the headlight relays terminals 2 or 3 for battery voltage.

If no voltage, check fuse # 19 (80A).

If battery voltage is available, remove headlight relays and use a fused jumper between terminal 1 and 2 of relay.

Check headlight bulb Red/Yellow and Red wire for battery voltage.
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