Lights not working on lowbeam

For all Toyota related topics ie. Hilux, Cruiser topics
Post Reply
User avatar
wgtnnewbie
Hard Yaka
Posts: 708
Joined: Sat May 26, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: naenae, lower hutt

Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by wgtnnewbie »

Hey guys went whilst out last night I discovered that my headlights aren't working on lowbeam. Tried changing bulbs today but still no lowbeam. They work fine on high beam. Does anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this.

cheers steve
truckless and shall remain so till she who wears the pants says otherwise.................lol
taz01
Tazzles
Posts: 1644
Joined: Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Lower Hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by taz01 »

if you stop blocking the sun you wont need headlights............
WARNING:
Insanity has replaced reason in the modification of this vehicle

you can follow me, but its gunna hurt
User avatar
Lynx
Hard Yaka
Posts: 600
Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:55 pm

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by Lynx »

fuses? Relays?

Cheers Daniel
User avatar
wgtnnewbie
Hard Yaka
Posts: 708
Joined: Sat May 26, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: naenae, lower hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by wgtnnewbie »

Lynx wrote:fuses? Relays?

Cheers Daniel


checked fuses and they all appear to be fine and swapping the relays around didn't fix the problem. I'm wondering if it could be the steering column switch or a loose wire some where.
truckless and shall remain so till she who wears the pants says otherwise.................lol
User avatar
Bolo
2XL
Posts: 697
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:00 pm
Location: Welly

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by Bolo »

Well if all checks out ok, sounds like a switch , or lose(cut ) wire
Your name is Bolo and it will stay that way until you have earnt the right to be called your real name........................ Bolo
taz01
Tazzles
Posts: 1644
Joined: Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Lower Hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by taz01 »

loose nut at the wheel?????
WARNING:
Insanity has replaced reason in the modification of this vehicle

you can follow me, but its gunna hurt
User avatar
Bolo
2XL
Posts: 697
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:00 pm
Location: Welly

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by Bolo »

taz01 wrote:loose nut at the wheel?????

o yep thats it forsure , yea that will cause a problem as well :wink: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Your name is Bolo and it will stay that way until you have earnt the right to be called your real name........................ Bolo
User avatar
hilux andy
Driver/Navigator
Posts: 18
Joined: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:25 am
Location: christchurch

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by hilux andy »

wgtnnewbie wrote:Hey guys went whilst out last night I discovered that my headlights aren't working on lowbeam. Tried changing bulbs today but still no lowbeam. They work fine on high beam. Does anyone have any ideas as to the cause of this.

cheers steve

I have the opposite problem, my highbeam doesn't go. I am thinking something to do with the stalk
User avatar
nzhunter
Hard Yaka
Posts: 672
Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:00 pm
Location: WAIKATO

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by nzhunter »

check that all your earth wires are good too
Landy SIIa winch truck- 350 chev powered, cruiser axles, 36" simexs - classic goodness
Hilux KUN expedition ute with all the bling
User avatar
hilux andy
Driver/Navigator
Posts: 18
Joined: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:25 am
Location: christchurch

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by hilux andy »

mine was the stalk, a pin had come out the end releasing a spring and ball bearing. 3 stage switch of which 2 still contacted ,but not the 3rd. All good now for the WOF man. :D
User avatar
wgtnnewbie
Hard Yaka
Posts: 708
Joined: Sat May 26, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: naenae, lower hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by wgtnnewbie »

well tried another stalk unit and still no lowbeam looks like a trip to the auto sparkies. can anyone reccomend a good cheap auto sparky in the lower hutt area? cheers guys Need to have the truck up and wofed for anniversary weekend...lol (insert tui ad here)
truckless and shall remain so till she who wears the pants says otherwise.................lol
User avatar
Bolo
2XL
Posts: 697
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:00 pm
Location: Welly

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by Bolo »

wgtnnewbie wrote:well tried another stalk unit and still no lowbeam looks like a trip to the auto sparkies. can anyone reccomend a good cheap auto sparky in the lower hutt area? cheers guys Need to have the truck up and wofed for anniversary weekend...lol (insert tui ad here)

Bill Blackwell in Upper Hutt.. Or Marks Auto Electral in Taita
Your name is Bolo and it will stay that way until you have earnt the right to be called your real name........................ Bolo
User avatar
GETNLD
Hard Yaka
Posts: 135
Joined: Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: wellington

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by GETNLD »

hey go and see mark at g guys he is the auto sparky sharing the workshop, it was his old drive, i brought it from him, he may know what the problem is quickly, i still got the front stabi bat at my place, do you still want it or should i biff it?
User avatar
Jerry
Yes Dear
Posts: 8325
Joined: Tue May 30, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Wellington 027 479 2417

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by Jerry »

Take it to Graham, he can sort that out whilst he does the wof
70 series prado (KZJ78) and 90 Series Prado (KZJ95)
taz01
Tazzles
Posts: 1644
Joined: Sat Nov 25, 2006 12:00 pm
Location: Lower Hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by taz01 »

wgtnnewbie wrote:Need to have the truck up and wofed for anniversary weekend...lol (insert tui ad here)


are you a kiwi member?....... there maybe invites sent out but not at this stage
WARNING:
Insanity has replaced reason in the modification of this vehicle

you can follow me, but its gunna hurt
User avatar
wgtnnewbie
Hard Yaka
Posts: 708
Joined: Sat May 26, 2007 12:00 pm
Location: naenae, lower hutt

Re: Lights not working on lowbeam

Post by wgtnnewbie »

taz01 wrote:
wgtnnewbie wrote:Need to have the truck up and wofed for anniversary weekend...lol (insert tui ad here)


are you a kiwi member?....... there maybe invites sent out but not at this stage


what if i payed my fees on the day.... would that work????
truckless and shall remain so till she who wears the pants says otherwise.................lol
Post Reply

Return to “Toyota”