06 Corolla lights problem

toyotaavensis

My OH called to say hello last night and when she pulled up it looked like she had a bulb gone. Instead though, the bulb (H7) was working just really faint.

I changed the bulb but it didnt help. Anyone any ideas?

colm_mcm

Is it the same for dipped and high beam?

toyotaavensis

Just the dipped beam is the problem and only one side.
I am going to chance another bulb tomorrow just to be sure its not that but after that i am at a loss as it is still lighting up even though not properly.
It is like having two parking light bulbs.

thebull09

Check the fuse in the fuse box, came across this a few times mind you, not in a toyota.

toyotaavensis

Will do bull
thanks

PADRAIC.M

Yeah it's the fuse mate.

toyotaavensis

thanks lads will check it tomorrow

thebull09

Any update?

toyotaavensis

her mother decided that the two of them were going to killarney today and tonight so I havent had a chance to check the fuses yet, til be tomorrow evening before I get at it.

Will post here then.

toyotaavensis

Changed the bulb again on the car and that didnt help. I dont have a diagram showing me which fuse is which but I pulled out all the fuses and they seemed fine. Will have another look in the daylight tomorrow.

SuperS54

If the bulb is lighting, just very faint then it's not a blown fuse. Could be a partial leakage to earth from a damaged wire somewhere, could also be a corroded relay depending on the car. For some reason only partial power is being supplied to the bulb, you need to find where the rest of the power is going!

toyotaavensis

I think this is one for the garage so.

Thanks lads,

I ll let ye know what it is in the end.

toyotaavensis

I got herself to call over at lunch time. I was going to drop it to the garage but before I did i said I would check the fuses again and one was blown. CHanged it and she is perfect again.

Thanks for your help lads. Next thing to do is get herself set of osram nightbreakers.