What symbol is high beams?
The high beam symbol is a blue symbol with five horizontal lines vertically stacked to the left of a shape that resembles a headlight. This will engage on the dashboard to notify you that your high beam lights are active. Once the high beams have been turned off, this symbol will turn off as well.
Why is the head light switch out on my Jeep Wrangler?
I suspect the latter only because both high beams are out. Once you check the voltage like missileman says, try to back track the wiring to see where the voltage break is. This can be a PITA. The headlight switch is a common problem on Wranglers, but very easy to replace. The high beam switch is not too bad to replace.
Is there a problem with the Headlight high beam?
You could remove the headlight and then check the voltage at the high beam terminal when high beam is selected. If it has 12VDC then it’s a headlight bulb problem. If not…it’s a problem with the headlight high beam control.
What are the symptoms of a bad or failing headlight switch?
Issues with the high beams. Another symptom of a bad or failing headlight switch is issues operating the high beams and more specifically, issues keeping the high beam engaged. Most headlight switches operate by pulling the lever backwards and locking it into place to activate the high beam headlights.
Why are the high beams on my Jeep not working?
Just discovered that both high beams are not working. Regular lights ok. When switch to high beam both go off. I know some bulbs have two filaments, is this the case for this car?
I suspect the latter only because both high beams are out. Once you check the voltage like missileman says, try to back track the wiring to see where the voltage break is. This can be a PITA. The headlight switch is a common problem on Wranglers, but very easy to replace. The high beam switch is not too bad to replace.
You could remove the headlight and then check the voltage at the high beam terminal when high beam is selected. If it has 12VDC then it’s a headlight bulb problem. If not…it’s a problem with the headlight high beam control.
Issues with the high beams Another symptom of a bad or failing headlight switch is issues operating the high beams and more specifically, issues keeping the high beam engaged. Most headlight switches operate by pulling the lever backwards and locking it into place to activate the high beam headlights.
Just discovered that both high beams are not working. Regular lights ok. When switch to high beam both go off. I know some bulbs have two filaments, is this the case for this car?