Low & High Beams (Headlights) - Weird Behavior (Not Working)
#1
Low & High Beams (Headlights) - Weird Behavior (Not Working)
Hello,
I am having some issues with my headlights. I have a 2003 Honda Civic (LX Trim), manual transmission, 1.7L engine.
When I turn the combination switch to the low beam setting (2 clicks forward), the high & low beam filaments turn on (both sides). When I push the combination switch forward/backwards (the high beam setting), the headlights turn off (both sides).
I have checked all the fuses & relays and they all work. I have checked the lightbulbs using a power supply and they both work.
I have not checked the wiring yet because that is a lot more effort to do and was wanting to post here to see if anyone can think of anything else I can check before I do that? I have a Haynes Repair Manual and have the schematics (the relevant one is shown below):
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Sheldon
I am having some issues with my headlights. I have a 2003 Honda Civic (LX Trim), manual transmission, 1.7L engine.
When I turn the combination switch to the low beam setting (2 clicks forward), the high & low beam filaments turn on (both sides). When I push the combination switch forward/backwards (the high beam setting), the headlights turn off (both sides).
I have checked all the fuses & relays and they all work. I have checked the lightbulbs using a power supply and they both work.
I have not checked the wiring yet because that is a lot more effort to do and was wanting to post here to see if anyone can think of anything else I can check before I do that? I have a Haynes Repair Manual and have the schematics (the relevant one is shown below):
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Sheldon
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Low & High Beams (Headlights) - Weird Behavior (Not Working)
I would check the combination headlight switch for failure. See the attached for troubleshooting before buying a new one.
#3
Honda-Tech Member
Re: Low & High Beams (Headlights) - Weird Behavior (Not Working)
So something in the switch is turning on low and high at the same time. That, or you have the wrong headlight bulbs. Your bulbs should have 3 prongs, that would be the easiest thing to check.
#4
Re: Low & High Beams (Headlights) - Weird Behavior (Not Working)
There was actually a recall on this several years ago, some 01-03 Civics had issues with the connector on the back of the stalk burning out. Might be worth looking into.
-Brian
-Brian
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