no low beam headlights i replaced all my light bulbs

2001 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

147,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL

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i replaced all my light bulbs 2 months ago as 1 low beam went out and i figured they would all be near their life cycle so i replaced every light bulb on the car at the same time. now last night i turned on my head lights and i had no low beams. all other lights work. all the fuses are good. is there a relay somewhere i need to know about or do you think it would be the light switch itself? any ideas would be great. thank you

Dec 21, 2007 at 4:38 PM

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Hello,

This could be due to bad relay in the relay panel located in the driver side footwell.
Check number 7 and 8 relays.
Looks for any corrosion or burnt pins.
You can also test the relays:

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

If the relays are good, then the issue could be a bad headlight switch.
Keep in mind that many times a loose connector can trigger this type of issue, so make sure the harness is connected securely and clean of any corrosions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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