Headlights not working

2009 NISSAN SENTRA
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SHEREF
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I have a problem only in the low beam light only at the drivers side it is not working, however the high beam is fine.
Jul 19, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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HMAC300
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Check fuses in picture. if not that then do a CAN scan for codes as it may be a body module problem. Here is a video that shows how.

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

You can get a CAN scanner for $40.00 on Amazon
Jul 19, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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SHEREF
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I checked and replaced the fuse but nothing changed
Jul 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

There are several fuses and relays that work the system. Here are some guides and diagrams (Below) that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 24, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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SHEREF
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First the left side low beam did not work although the high beam is working. I checked the fuses they were fine. Now the tail light on the left side is also not working at all.
Aug 7, 2017 at 3:53 PM (Merged)
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REY-GTS
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and had to get a new IPDM which cost $176.00 all fixed I love this site.
Nov 5, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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JFF_KOCH
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Both low beams not working. Left and right headlights are fused separately (under the hood), fuses are good, and high beams work. Bulb APPEARS to be a single unit for both beams. Could this be a faulty switch, and if so, do I need a pro to replace it? Also, fog lights work but go out with high beams on. Is this normal?
Nov 5, 2019 at 2:59 PM (Merged)
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JFF_KOCH
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I bought one headlight and replaced it on the left side - it worked. I tried it right side - it worked. Although the light APPEARS to be a single unit it actually has separate elements for low and high beams. Turns out both headlights failed at the same time! Replaced both - works fine, $36.00 fix.
Nov 5, 2019 at 2:59 PM (Merged)