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Left Headlight Stuck in High Beam

Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:14 AM
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My left head lamp is stuck in high beam mode (even if I just turn the low beams on, the left high beam turns on). If I turn the high beams on, the left high beam remains on. My right headlamp is working correctly, low beam and high beam. I'm thinking I've got a fuse/relay issue?
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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This is on your Jeep?
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:42 AM
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Miata. Guess I need to change my sig since I took delivery!
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:50 AM
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It's almost gotta be a wiring issue.
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks Joe
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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Check the bulb itself , the low beam element is probably broken and has fallen across the high beam element thus sending power to it all the time the lights are on . Fred
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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I'd suspect the bulbs too. I would expect wiring to cause both lights to behave the same way -- although nothing surprises me anymore.

First thing I would do is swap the bulbs side-to-side. Go from there.
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Good call gents. I'll look at it tonight.
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Ooh, good call. I like the broken filament explanation.
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