Headlights not working properly

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
110,000 MILES • 0.8L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAMBO NUXOLL
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Low beams not working, high beams only if you hold dimmer switch down on steering column. DRLs work fine.
Jul 29, 2021 at 4:05 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

After verifying that your low beam bulbs are good, check the headlight relay.
That relay is located in the fuse block left side of the instrument panel (see diagram below).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Also you want to check the headlight connectors, make sure they are getting power. As there might a short somewhere.

Here are few helpful articles to get you started:

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

I have attached the headlight connector view as well as the wiring diagram for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 30, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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