front left headlight out only with lowbeams

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Sep 3, 2004 | 04:53 PM

kakarotto

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front left headlight out only with lowbeams

When I pull the switch to turn on my lights my front left headlight is out, but if I click over to my high beams all four lights come on. Any suggestions as to what this may be? fuse? wiring?

Thanks for any help.

Sep 3, 2004 | 05:11 PM

Apeiron

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Burned out headlight.

Sep 3, 2004 | 05:15 PM

kakarotto

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How could it be burnt out if it comes on with the high beams selected? Just asking...

If it is that would be great a simple replacement, but this behavior seems strange.

Sep 3, 2004 | 05:22 PM

Apeiron

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There are two filaments in the low beam lamp.

Sep 3, 2004 | 05:25 PM

kakarotto

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Thanks a lot...sorry for my stupid question. I thought that there may be two bulbs in the low beam lamp, but I wasn't sure.

Sep 3, 2004 | 05:38 PM

Apeiron

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Your headlights are sealed beam units, there aren't any bulbs.

Sep 3, 2004 | 08:44 PM

dankhound

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Dont feel so stupid. I just answeared the same question about a month ago, so your not alone. Make sure you get the right unit because the high beam and low beam are very similar but are not interchangable.