I bought a new bulb and installed it and my headlight still didnt work

2004 HONDA ACCORD
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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YARANO
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My right headlight recently went out. I bought a new bulb and installed it and my headlight still didnt work. I put a new fuse in and it still won't work. What could be cause of this and how much would a repair cost? It's only my right low beam being affected. My left light works fine and both left and right high beams work too.
Oct 10, 2010 at 10:26 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Was Fuse # 6 ( 20 A ) in underhood fuse box good? This guide should help with the fuse location below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse


Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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May 17, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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YARANO
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I wasn't sure to test the wire from the bulb socket or from the fuse box or where exactly to test from. Fuse number 6 was in place, and it looked good. I even replaced it just to be sure. The diagram inside the fuse box listed it as a 10A fuse though. should that be boosted to a 20?
May 17, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The information from our database indicates 20 A but if it is listed a 10 A in your vehicle, do not attempt to increase it.

Use a test lamp to test the wire at the bulb for battery voltage when the low beams are turned on.
May 17, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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YARANO
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Yes it was the fuse, I didn't see that is was bad thank you
May 17, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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