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chiquitaberlinda
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Feb 18, 2009, 5:16 PM

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We have changed the bulb twice, replaced the fuse and replaced the connection to the bulb, it is still not working (the low beam). The high beam works and the parking light is always on. Please help! I am at my wit's end! I hate bringing the car in because it always costs so much! Any ideas?

cpaine0106
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Feb 18, 2009, 6:38 PM

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Sounds very likely to be a short. The power or ground from the low beam could have shorted and completed the parking light circuit. Just my guess based on the information provided. Without a general knowledge of electronics and a schematic, it's gonna be tough to fix.

chiquitaberlinda
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Feb 18, 2009, 7:00 PM

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Thanks for responding. One more note I forgot to add is that the light was going out then back on for long periods of time, so that's why I changed the connection, I thought something was loose then got disconnected.
The light in the dashboard that indicates a light is out is not on.

cpaine0106
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Feb 18, 2009, 7:28 PM

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I'm not to familiar with volvo's bulb monitoring system, but I'm assuming the "bulb out indicator light" is in the gauge cluster. Verify that the indicator is functioning properly by turning the key to the run position without starting the engine. The light should come on for a few seconds, then go out. As long as that happens, but it does not come on when the headlights are turned on, the system thinks the headlight is working. What this means, is that the circuit is most likely complete, even though the headlight isn't turning on. That being said, it is extremely likely to be a short somewhere. You'll either have to hunt it down, or take it to someone else that knows there way around an electrical circuit. I say "extremely likely" because i cannot know for certain without actually taking a look at it. Best of luck

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