Thread: Lowbeam headlights not working

Hi All

I am having a problem with my headlights that I could use some help with. Currently my headlights don't turn on either with the automatic system nor using the switch. The daytime running lights work, the parking lights come on, and the high beams work. But, the low beams won't come on. For some time now the low beams have intermittently have switched on and off at night when on the auto switch. Now they have stopped working all together. I have checked all of the fuses and all are good. I have also switched out the ignition switch wiring harness and that didn't fix the problem. I believe that the issue is the light switch wiring harness. Has any seen this before? Any thoughts on if the switch wiring harness could be the problem or any other thoughts as to what the issue could be?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Brad

Thanks. I will check the voltage this weekend and go from there. Do you happen to know if there any wiring diagrams available on-line? I have a 2001 SE. I appreciate the help.

Brad

Brad,
Did you ever solve your low beam problem? Mine just went out yesterday. Checked all the fuses and replaced the bulbs. Was it a wiring or switch problem?

I did solve my problem... It turned out to be a wiring issue. The wire for the lowbeam inside the steering wheel broke away from the connecter plate it is attached to. I cleaned up the wire and plate and then soldered the wire to the plate. It has been working ever since. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

Thanks, Brad.

While driving long distance today, tried to activate my cruise control. It didn't work, so I'm assuming that my control switch is bad and will have a technician look it over.

Originally Posted by bradmeyers79

I did solve my problem... It turned out to be a wiring issue. The wire for the lowbeam inside the steering wheel broke away from the connecter plate it is attached to. I cleaned up the wire and plate and then soldered the wire to the plate. It has been working ever since. I hope this helps. Good Luck!

I had the same problem with no low beams on my '03 GT. Saw your post, then took a look at the wiring in the steering column. Sure enough, the low beam wire was broken right at the connector of the steering column multifunction switch. Repaired the connection, now they work fine.

Glad to hear this was helpful and that you were able to get your's fixed & working.

hey maybe you can help me i dont have any headlights at all but the tail lights work and i took the steering col apart and i cant find anything i have power at the head lights and on the cluster the high beam light is on and also the turn signals when i unpulg the headlights the turn signals go out but the high beam light stays on i got three days on this car and its all tore apart and i just cant get them to turn on or flicker nothing i dont know what else to do

When I had my problem I also had power at the headlights and but not at the switch... if that makes sense to you. Meaning that my daytime running lights and high beams worked, but no low beams. My problem was a broken wire at the connector plate in the steering column. When you tore apart your steering column did you locate the connector plate for the wires? If not, check there. If so, did you wiggle each wire and check connectivity? That is where I would start. I hope this helps.

Good luck solving your problem.
Brad

i did get it fixed it was the wiring harness in the streeing c. i took the whole thing apart and the harness and the contacs i took apart to clean and when i went to put it back together i just couldent get the spring so i went up to the junk yard and grabed a whole new used one and everythings works fine now it was really weird i called alot of people and some pros and they were stumped but i felt really good when i fixed it bec it was goin for junk i really like grand prixs this is my 3rd one and they all did the same thing with the heater not working but if anyone reads this and your head lights dont work it is your wiring harness change it even if it looks ok like mine did but it was still bad and thank all you guys one here if it wernt for yens i wouldent have my car thank you once again tony

Is there a book that shows how to get into the steering column. I am having the same problem and i dont want to break anything else?