1991 Toyota Tercel Low beams wont work high beams do

1991 TOYOTA TERCEL
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSN1956
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Hi hoe someone can help - (dont have much hair left to pull put)

I have high beams but no low beams. Running lights come on but low beams wont when i pull the lever back high beams come on.

All fuse are ok. I figured it was the swithc so I put in a new one - no luck. I have checked the bulbs and have continuity on each of the end leads

What else can it be ???
Apr 3, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the headlight control relay behind center console or the headlight switch itself
Apr 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM
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MSN1956
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Thanks for your reply really appreciate it

The headlight switch ? - is that the one i replaced in the steering column or is elsewhere?

Also where is the headlight control relay ? by center console is that under the steering wheel ??
Apr 3, 2010 at 11:20 PM
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Headlight relay:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_head_6.jpg

Apr 4, 2010 at 4:11 PM
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I tore the glove compartment out so I could access the center console and I think I see the relay as per your diagram. I ma going to buy a relay and then just serach for one that looks like it :))

thanks
Apr 4, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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MSN1956
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Hi I pulled the relay out from under the console and it is the "circuit opening relay " so I guess thats not it

There is a relay under the glove compartment but that deosnt loook like it in the diagram

any other ideas as to wher it is

1991 toyota tercel automatic 2 door
Apr 5, 2010 at 9:32 AM