I bought a new bulb and installed it and my headlight still didnt work

Tiny
YARANO
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  • 2004 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 178,000 MILES
My right headlight recently went out. I bought a new bulb and installed it and my headlight still didnt work. I put a new fuse in and it still won't work. What could be cause of this and how much would a repair cost? It's only my right low beam being affected. My left light works fine and both left and right high beams work too.
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 5:26 PM

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Tiny
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Was Fuse # 6 ( 20 A ) in underhood fuse box good? This guide should help with the fuse location below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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I wasn't sure to test the wire from the bulb socket or from the fuse box or where exactly to test from. Fuse number 6 was in place, and it looked good. I even replaced it just to be sure. The diagram inside the fuse box listed it as a 10A fuse though. Should that be boosted to a 20?
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Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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The information from our database indicates 20 A but if it is listed a 10 A in your vehicle, do not attempt to increase it.

Use a test lamp to test the wire at the bulb for battery voltage when the low beams are turned on.
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Monday, May 17th, 2021 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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Yes it was the fuse, I didn't see that is was bad thank you
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