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    drivers side hi beam works but low beam doesnt. help?!

    hello everyone, new to the forums. just bought my 1987 325es.

    the highbeams work on both sides, but the low beams only work on the passenger side. But they all work when high beams are on. what could this be? should i try swapping lights first? or do you think its a wiring issue?

    thanks!
    Last edited by smashed s4; 01-04-2012, 04:45 PM.

    #2
    are you running sealed beams or have upgraded your headlights, depo headlights or OEM?

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      #3
      Sealed

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        #4
        switch and see
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          #5
          Sell it

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            #6
            Switched headlights and still same
            Problem. Any ideas about wiring??

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              #7
              Fuse. Driver's side low beam should be #13.
              paint sucks

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                #8
                fuse is fine!

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                  #9
                  You swapped the low beam bulbs from left to right and still have the same problem on the same side?

                  The low beam bulb is a dual filament so the low beam filament could have burnt out in the one that's not working.
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                    #10
                    I have a similar problem...

                    Hella low beams, sealed high beams.. all were working normally..

                    Now, when I switch to high beams, the driver's side high beam doesn't come on, but also, the driver's side low beam (Hella) goes out.. additionally, the high beam indicator in the dash cluster doesn't come on...

                    Is this likely to be a problem with the sealed high beam or the dual-filament bulb in the low beam. (guessing that both aren't going to go out at the same time?)

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                      #11
                      We fixed it. The fuse was oxidized a little, it had some gunk on it. We cleaned it off and bam it worked!
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                      1989 BMW 325i SOLD
                      1998 BMW Estoril Blue e36 M3/4/5 SOLD
                      1987 BMW 325 (The Piece) SOLD
                      1991 BMW 318is S52 swap (The Beast) Now Driving Project Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=234207

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