cb1999nj

I have a 98 Accord LX 4 cyl.

I'm having a bit of headlight trouble. I have checked all bulbs high/low all new. Now the problem is as follows:

When I turn on my headlights the low beams work, but when I put the high beams on, they do not work. I get the interior blue high beam symbol. So I only have low beams. And also sometimes the low beam passenger will go out as well, but with a wiggle of the wire it goes back on.

Trying to figure out what could be the problem. Like I said, all new bulbs. I have checked for any loose wires and encountered none. Just give me an idea as to what to check and what to check for. \\

Also, are the wiring harness and such connected with the engine wiring harness? If there is a short of some sort, would it be worth it to get a new engine harness if the headlight wiring harness is apart of it? I can get one for 50 bucks.

Thanks.

accord99power

are these stock headlights or halos? also check fuses, highly unlikely both highbeams bulbs are bad, so its either wiring or fuses. Get an multimeter and see if your getting voltage when turned on, thats the best way to narrow this done to the switch. haynes manual is your friend

cb1999nj

regular headlights... no halos... both bulbs are brand new....

accord99power

Yah i didnt think that was the prob, again get a volt meter or borrow one from a friend see if your getting volts.

Twixle

Check your wiring and switches, start at the headlight switch and work out towards the headlights until you find the break.

NokBlue

check to see if the inside of the plug connectors are burnt. (the ones that plug in to the bulbs them self) i had to replace both of mine awhile back.

sony224422

i don't think it'd be fuses, im pretty sure that theres seperate fuses for both, well.. LH headlights are one and RH headlights are on the other.

NokBlue

as you can see this one is melted.

i went to autozone and bought a replacement that looks like this.


now both of my high beams work again.


Modified by NokBlue at 1:12 PM 10/31/2007

Tyte-S

The truth lies in the DVOM my son.

sony224422

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please re-read my post. i didn't say anything about fuses. i'm talking about the plug connectors.
as you can see this one is melted.
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i wasn't referring to you.

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NokBlue

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i wasn't referring to you.

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my bad.
edited my post


Modified by NokBlue at 1:12 PM 10/31/2007

jimmyhat

I had the same problem with mine. Well, it was only one of the high beams that was not working. I had to change the daytime Running light module. It was quite the expensive part from what I can rememeber. However, it fixed the problem. You will need to call Honda to order the part.

NokBlue

Only if he has a Canadian accord. the US models don't have DRLs. Only 06' and up models (i think)

cb1999nj

i'll check the plugs as you guys said to see if that is the problem.....

sorry don't know the lingo... DVOM? Let me know what that is... thanks...

thanks for the pics... i'll check that.... next...

accord99power

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i wasn't referring to you.

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your an idoit like provin in your other posts, did i say that was the only thing to check? when you gonna learn go home and then in the head

accord99power

what high beam bulbs are you using? it will keep melting if your using some aftermarket bulbs, had the same prob on a nissan with aftermarket bulbs.

sony224422

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your an idoit like provin in your other posts, did i say that was the only thing to check? when you gonna learn go home and then in the head
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lol. did i say it was the only thing you said toolbag. you cry some more someone corrected you. n00b

accord99power

what did you correct?? nothing fuses is plural for two deuschbag, didnt everyone tell you on the last post to read before commenting?

sony224422

theres only 2 FUSES it could be, both of which would still be good if his other headlights are on IIRC. Now GTFO and STFU n00b

sony224422

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cb1999nj &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a 98 Accord LX 4 cyl.

I'm having a bit of headlight trouble. I have checked all bulbs high/low all new. Now the problem is as follows:

When I turn on my headlights the low beams work, but when I put the high beams on, they do not work. I get the interior blue high beam symbol. So I only have low beams. And also sometimes the low beam passenger will go out as well, but with a wiggle of the wire it goes back on.

Trying to figure out what could be the problem. Like I said, all new bulbs. I have checked for any loose wires and encountered none. Just give me an idea as to what to check and what to check for. \\

Also, are the wiring harness and such connected with the engine wiring harness? If there is a short of some sort, would it be worth it to get a new engine harness if the headlight wiring harness is apart of it? I can get one for 50 bucks.

Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

im wondering if maybe the relay is shot? can you hear a click from under the hood when you turn them on?

cb1999nj

occasional clicking before when they would work ... now no clicking.....

sony224422

ahh sounds like the relay is shot then. are you good with electronics?

TouringAccord

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CUT IT OUT! my gosh... how old are you? let it go. you keep holding onto that other thread where you two got into it, let it go. It seems to me that sony224422 is trying to help, like you, except he seems to have dropped any grudge between you two and you seem to keep dredging it back up. You two need to be able to get along when both posting in the same threads.

I'm getting tired of the silly bickering, it takes away from the main purpose of the thread.

you both have PM

cb1999nj

don't know how good I am with electronics... with the relay is it something simple that is plug and play... if so I can definitely do that... where is the relay located? fuse box right?

again, thank you everyone for your help and input so far... can't wait to get off work and go check this...

sony224422

im actually not sure how plug and play it is, but im thinking it would be. If you have a Helms see if you can find it because im not sure which it is. I'm thinking that the relay went because when I was having problems with my light beams, i could still hear the click so i knew there was power being given to them, but if theres no click then they relay is mostlikely shot, or its not recieving the power to switch.