My left high beam is out. I tried a new bulb but no luck. I checked the connections near the bulb and they seemed to be fine. The 40A fuse in the engine bay fuse box is all right as well otherwise I would not have any headlights. I do not know if there is a fuse under the dash due to the fact when I bought the car used it was missing the cover with the chart on it. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it.

 

:Edit: My memory is faulty.

Low beam fuses under the dash are right side of the block (passenger side), middle row, the two 10a at the end. L is last one, R is second to last.

High beams are driver side, bottom row #4 & 5 spots in (towards right), 10a, R is #4, L is #5

If you have a voltmeter, check for voltage on the leads to the bad light.

Further edit - Ghetto diagram:

<---Driver side ------ Passenger side --->
<top - steering wheel>
Fuse: ...1 ..2 .3 ..4 ..5 .6 ..7 ..8 ..9 .10 11
Row 1 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Row 2 [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [R] [L] <--- low beams
Row 3 [ ] [ ] [ ] [R] [L] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] <--- high beams
<bottom - pedals>




Modified by Ill at 5:41 PM 7/25/2004

 

theres definately a headlight fuse for both left and right in the driver side fuse box.

Ill's diagram looks about right.

 

Thanks for the help. The left high beam fuse was blown so i replaced it and it blew again. So i replaced it again and that fuse blew as well. Any ideas why this is happening?

 

Have you tried a higher rated fuse?

 

If you have non-stock bulbs, or HID's, you might consider a higher rated fuse (15a). However I'd be looking for a short. Start checking any areas where there's been damage or work lately, or any spots where it looks like the wiring has been messed with. Otherwise, work backwards from the light following the wire harness. Also check where the wires connect to the back of the fuse block.

:edit: with HID's you may even need 20a. However check you have these first. If not, going to a higher rated fuse will just melt your wiring. Find the short instead.