1998 Mazda 626 No running lights

1998 MAZDA 626
253,994 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RALPH T
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Hi, I start the car up and have no lights. High beam only. Have all other lighting on that fuse line.
Nov 9, 2008 at 2:34 PM
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ZACKMAN
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You have one fuse for your side markers, tail lights and dash light, and another fuse for your low beams.

Does the dash light work?
Nov 11, 2008 at 12:02 AM
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RALPH T
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Yes the dash lights work
Nov 11, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Your low and high beams are off the same bulb. It has dual filaments inside the bulb. I have seen that both low beams burned out.

I would remove the bulbs, one at a time, and test them. Your bulb has 3 prongs. Use jumpers wires, connect two prongs to the battery. If the bulb is good, you will have light in two of the three combination (Prong 1 prong 2, prong 1 prong 3, prong 2 prong 3). If you only have 1 combination, replace the bulb.
Nov 11, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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RALPH T
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I tried changing the bulbs and they still didn't work. Thanks for all the help Ireally appreciate it.
Nov 12, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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ZACKMAN
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I just looked at the wiring diagram. There is a relay under the hood that controls the headlights. Try swapping the relay with something else. I mean another relay that controls your rear defroster, or something.

If swapping relay doesn't work, I have to say that your switch is bad.
Nov 12, 2008 at 8:12 PM