Non HID Low beam out Passenger Side. Not bulb. Not Connector.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by GeorgeGarman, May 25, 2012.

  1. GeorgeGarman

    GeorgeGarman Junior Member

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    Resolved: Fuse for low beam, Right Hand side only out.
    I am having an issue where the passenger side low beam headlight does not get power. At first I thought it was the bulb, but after troubleshooting, I found I am not getting power to the wire for the low beam on the passenger side (on my non HID bulb). I tested at the connector - no power. The Wire itself near connector also shows no power as well by probing back about an inch. The high beam works properly.
    I was wondering what I should check next since all other exterior lights on the car function properly. I can try to trace the wire back to find a damaged spot, but I wasn't sure if there were any other easier items to check first.
    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 GeorgeGarman, May 25, 2012
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    69shovlhed Surly tree hugger

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    i haven't checked, but on many cars each headlight has its own fuse. you may just have a blown fuse. if that's not the case, you will need a wiring diagram to figure out where the wires for the low beams split. the junction might be corroded or something. usually the japs loom their wiring so that it can't get damaged unles you wreck the car or hack it up adding accessories.
     
    #2 69shovlhed, May 26, 2012
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  3. GeorgeGarman

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    That was it. Thanks much. I did not realize there was a fuse for each side, high and low.
     
    #3 GeorgeGarman, May 26, 2012
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    Glad it was a simple fix!
     
    #4 Daves09prius, May 26, 2012
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