Low beam headlights very dim high beans are fine

1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM
200,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LAURIE WLASZKIEWICZ
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Low beams dim. High beams are good.
Jan 23, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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LOU P
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Hello, I would replace the daytime running lamp relay, the low beam power flows through the relay when the lights are turned on. it sounds like the relay is stuck open and not closing. also, check the fuses LH-LWR and RH-LWR and make sure they are not blown. Lou.
Jan 23, 2017 at 9:28 AM
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