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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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High beam failure

Guessing game:

My high beams and daytime running lights are not working.
The blue high beam idiot light still works.
I checked the fuses and did a quick visual inspection of the relays. (all in place)
I find it hard to beleive that both high beam bulbs would fail at the same time since one is fairly new.
Anyone want to guess what's causing this?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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power spike maybe, but I dont really think so.

Or some water went into the compoments.

how old is your 8 ? ask your dealer to check it.

if your 8 is faily new. it should be covered under warranty.
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:08 AM
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You're right....

You are correct, the chances of both hi-beam bulbs going at the same time are remote.

It would have to be the module that switches them.

There have been two instances I know of, of the DRL module quitting.

S
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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You usually can't determine the health of a relay by visual check.

It's not unheard of for both bulbs to blow.

I don't like guessing. To find the answer you need to trace the circuit with a voltmeter or test light. Easy!

You've already replaced a HiBeam? Dang, those DRLs must be hard on 'em. But at least everyone is able to *cough* see your car in the daytime.
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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i have a same problem. both high beam are not working, so i replaced them, and still nothing...??
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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i have a same problem. both high beam are not working, so i replaced them, and it worked!

lucky me

check your bulbs
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