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Old 11-22-2005, 12:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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headlight issue

So I was driving home when all the sudden my headlights stopped working including the brights. Could it be a short or a fuse issue?

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Check all fuses. If not your LKM (light control module) MAY have gone on the fritz.
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check the fuses, i think its probably the 25th one.
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does ur obc say low beam failure?
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so the fuse was in working condition and the lights had been changed only 4-5 months ago.
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hmm do your daytimes come on (if your OBD2)? if so than check maybe the switch , actually check the switch anyways, also the sensor, (in teh fuse box , i believe its the middle one green?)
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