my low beams do not work but highs do

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
210,000 MILES
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FLSURFRSTUCKINNC
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I have a 1999 4runner ltd and my low beam headlights do not work but my high beam lights do work. I have checked my fuses and bulbs and they work. My relay on the steering column still clicks when I switch from low to high and the relay under the hood is still good. When I moved the steering column itself up and down they worked for a week but now do not. What could be the problem? I do not want to take my car to an electrician without an idea because I feel I could get charged more than I should. Thank you.
Mar 25, 2012 at 1:04 AM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi where your dimmer is on the side of your steer coloumn this is connected to a switch inside the coloumn through the years especially on tilt wheels these wires on this switch fray crack and eventually break. or the switch just wears out. this is called a multifuntion switch usually from 80 - 200 dollars depending on the car. not a big deal to change. some cars the steer wheel has to be removed some not. good luck
Mar 25, 2012 at 1:13 AM