Driver side High Beam stuck on

[gomli]

Hi guys, did a quick search and didn't find anything related to this.

My driver side bulb burnt last week so I went and bought a new pair at Canadian Tire, I installed them and noticed that the driver side headlight is always on, even on low beams. Tried swapping the bulbs to see if it was a bulb issue, even after the swap the driver side high beam was still always on.

I disconnected it for now since I keep blinding everyone.

Anyone have any idea why this might be happening ?

Thanks !

Jo

2012 EX XLT

 

[182RG]

the driver side high beam was still always on

High Beam / Low Beam is controlled by a shutter or gate inside the assembly that opens and closes. The bulb has nothing to do with it. The shutter can malfunction (Google search), requiring replacement of the headlight assembly.

 

[dentalpain]

also there is a harness that plugs into the back of the headlight assembly. without this connection the shutter will not work (or may be stuck in the on position). I believe it is on the back near the bottom and is black, rectangular shaped, with rounded corners and the long axis parallel to the ground.

 

[gomli]

Excellent, as always very helpful information

Much appreciated,
Jo

 

[FuriousFun]

bump on this. Having this issue with my 2013 XLT just purchased 2 weeks ago. Only option is to unplug something or replace the entire head lights?