hey HT'rs, so tonite i start up my ej1 and drive normally like i always do, when all of a sudden my headlights go out. they just blanked out. ive had experience with this and it turned out to be a bad ground but that was just one headlight. both headlights went out both high and lowbeam. what would cause this? thanks in advance

 

Check 40A hood fuse 40.

 

Thanks for.the help. will take a look at it tomorrow with an update.

 

fuse is ok checked it and even bought another one but didnt work. i think its the harness because the plug in that goes into the headlights are in bad condition. they look like its blown or something.

 

Do both bolts of fuse 40 have battery voltage to body ground?

 

chances are both harnesses dont go bad at exactly the same time......

Reality is, its most likely the fuse since they both went out at the same time. Check what RonJ said....then take a look at the bulbs. It sounds as if you have some bad wiring though since you've already stated you've had problems in the past.

 

ive had problems in the past with other cars not this one. how do i check for battery voltage on body ground? Please bare with me not too good with wires

 

Do you have a mutltimeter or test light? If so, click the Test Fuses link in my signature.

 

I do have a multimeter, i just hope it works. will check it out when i get home. Gonna go ahead and look at that link.

 

Dont know if this help but tail lights are working properly as well as dash lights.

 

dont know it that 40a fuse controls tails and dash ligth.

 

Yes, this^ is relevant. No need to voltage test fuse. Instead, test whether voltage reaches the light switch.

 

i was just going to ask about the light switch. I remember when last nite i was driving and i hit the high beams switch and boom there goes the lights.

But doesnt that light switch control all lights(head,tail,dash)?

 

A bad switch can cause the headlights not to work but leave the taillights functional.

Also verify that voltage reaches the switch on both of the white wires in the connector.

 

ok will do when i get the chance most likely it'll have to be tomorrow. since i will leave my car at work. thx a lot Ron

 

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/diy-combination-switch-fix-headlight-switch-wiper-combo-switch-2530751/


found this while i was searching for any possible solutions. hopefully it'll work.

 

Excellent thread that can be found in the FAQs sticky.

 

man this thing is not working. idk wth to do. i disassembled cleaned and added dielectric grease and still no hope. i just dont want to spend money on another switch when maybe thats not the problem. god dam car is getting me irritated already.

 

spend money on the switch? lol dude go to the junkyard with a phillips and install see what happens. you could simply put it in your pocket since you dont want to pay for it and walk out.

 

You'll be lost as long as you continue to avoid doing the suggested electrical tests.

 

Yea i wish it was that easy. Most junkyard dont even let you go in, and they always want an arm and leg for everything.


Well today i took it to a couple of buddies who have ton of experience with the car. Replaced the fuses under dash and it lite up for a second. it was what i first concluded, i have to replace the plug in harness that goes to the headlight. Gonna replace it tomorrow, hopefully it goes good.

 

Damn sucks for u bro over here i can walk in all the junkyards. hell we can start the cars n drive em around lol

 

well i finally hot the lights working today after all the trouble. the socket harness that goes in to the light was bad and connected the ground in with the positive or negative and blew the light bulbs, both light bulbs.