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Veronica J. Posted on Nov 30, 2013
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Low beams not working

2006 Chevy HHR low beams do not work in auto or on positions. However, low beams flash when locking/unlocking the car using the remote. Also, high beams, parking lights, and turn signals all work fine. All fuses are functional. I removed the low beam replay switches, turn the low beams in the "on" position, and the low beam relay switches "clicked" when inserted......Could it be the bulbs or electrical?

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If the bulbs flash when you unlock the vehicle, then they are likely not the issue. My guess is the relay contacts are dirty. Just because a relay clicks, it doesn't mean that it is passing current through the contacts. Try and swap the relay with another of the exact same part number. There's usually another available...ie the horn relay, fog lamp etc..

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    Veronica J. Dec 01, 2013

    You were correct! The relay connector was dirty and weak. Switched it out with the high beam relay until I can replace it with a new one. Besides, I can definitely live without high beams. lol Thank you so much for your help!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: INOP low beam and high beams

The problem is the headlight switch itself - it's one of the most common failures on these cars. The part, brand-new, is about $158 from ECSTuning.com. Replacing it involves removing the airbag and steering wheel - not difficult but a little nerve-wracking due to the power of the airbag.

If this is something you want to tackle on your own, reply back here and I can give you a step-by-step on doing the work yourself. Or you can go to a shop/dealer and just have them do it. They'll probably charge you at least two hours' labor, even though it's a 40 minute job. Let me know what you would like to do.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 02, 2009

SOURCE: Low beam headlights don't work

I have e-mailed you 2 .pdf files, one is the complete headlamp diagram, and the other is the relay locations. Please advise if you need further assistance.

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2009

SOURCE: My low beam lights are not working on my 06 chevy

replace the multifunction switch

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2009

SOURCE: low beams don't work - both out at the same time.

DID YOU CHECK THE BULBS?

Testimonial: "spot on."

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Ryan Lutton

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  • Posted on Feb 21, 2011

SOURCE: 2003 envoy low beams will not work.fuses

For the I6 engine there is a relay for low beams, it's relay # 46. Switch it with relay #45 (runs the fan, same model relay) and see if your lights now come on. These 2 relays are the only 2 black ones in there (part # 15016745). Also, try to clean the contacts very well on the fuse box and the relay. If not, you may have some frayed wiring in the harness.

By the way, the high beam relay is #43, the gray one next to the windshield wiper relay #42.frontfuses.jpg

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