No headlights

1998 CHEVROLET PRIZM
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STICKYFINGERS 15
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I have the car listed above it is the LSi model with headlight problem. I can turn my car on and my daytime running lights come on just for a few minutes and then go off, but I have parking lights, backup lights, brake lights and turn signals, but no night lights. I have changed my halogen bulbs and light switch also checked my fuses. Any ideas?
Oct 22, 2009 at 8:48 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Hello,

This sounds like the DRL control module is going out but to be sure here are the headlight wiring diagrams and a guide to check for power with the module location as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

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Nov 9, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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NUCRBOMB68
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Thank you for the post I had to replace my DRL module found a used one for $30.00
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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TERESA.FIO
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My blinker lights are working, parking lights, headlights won't come on, my boyfriend checked the fuses and the relays and they bseem to be working
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Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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he needs to check both boxes underhood as both have fuses and relays. then you need to see if the turn signal switch is getting power and putting power through it to headlights. finally make sure the bulbs are good in the headlights. and see ifyour bright lights work as well.
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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My headlight went out changed bulbs and still did not work . Also checked the fuses o.k. Any ideas
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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-Check headlamp relay in fuse and relay box and also the ground point at right front inner fender-
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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BRITTANY.HALL2
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my hadlights went out and i was told that i needed a relay but i think that i need a second opion.
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

have you lost both high and low beam or just one and if so which one high or low?

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 23, 2018 at 7:06 PM (Merged)
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