High/low beam stopped working?

Left font light is not working no power going through I check the only fuse box I could find under the hood I think there is another fuse box some where could you tell me where?

Four cylinder front wheel drive automatic 58,000 miles.

Our driver side low beam head light is not working. We purchased two different replacement lights and neither of those work.

We have checked the fuses and all is well. The high beam works. What is going on? We have now gotten a repair order but cannot seem to get it fixed. Any ideas?

There are 2 fuses that can be out in the TIPM, here is a guide and some diagrams (below) so we can do some tests and see whats wrong.

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

I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber and I recently took it to the shop because I had a headlight out and the headlight was not blown so i was unlucky. They told me that I had a circuit blown in my fuse box that controls the low beam to my headlight and they would have to replace the whole box and they could not just fix the circuit that had blown. They informed me that the part would be $745.00. I have this question posted at the moment. I am waiting to hear back to see if there is a fuse for you to fix the problem.

Hope this helps you!

Wow! I hope this is not the problem! We have an inspection ticket on it and really do not have $745.00 right now. Please, someone give us an alternate solution!

I was reading somewhere on this forum that someone else had the same problem and just had to spend $100.00 for the dealer to reset the computer. The computer issue makes sense because our airbag light randomly comes on and goes off and the check engine light also randomly comes on and goes off. $100.00 is better than $750.00!

Butterfly Girl! Do not spend that money! Apparently all you need is for the computer thing to be reset. I took it to a place here locally that my husband used to take all his company vehicle to just to give them a shout out. They charged me $63.00 and cleared the codes and the light worked and I only think it was that much because they did not know what was wrong in the first place.

They are thinking that it is the same kind of system as the Mercedes that has to have to codes cleared every time you fix something like that. Which is a terrible way to design a car, but anyway, we are down $25.00 for the two lights and $63 for the clearing. Better than $745.00 anyway!

They also told me that the module rarely goes bad. Hope this helps!

Thanks so much. I will definitely try that, but I will be sure not to take it back to the Dealership. I think they are definitely trying to rip me off! Thanks so much for your help!

I also have the same issue and traced the circuit back to the computer chip inside the fuse block. I assumed that the chip was bad, although it is my passenger low beam that is out on mine.

I have the fuse block out of the car now and am getting ready to put it back in. I have previously reset the computer codes myself and it did not take care of it, but if it is a power off reset it needs, then I will know shortly.

I will report back on this in a little bit to see if that takes care of the problem.

It did not fix the problem the passenger side low beam is still not working.

Computer is not showing any codes as well.

After searching the internet, it appears as though this is becoming a problem on these vehicles. Some people report success with the computer reset. It is possible that the reset must be done by Chrysler or a place with a more sophisticated scan tool than I have.

I would advise anyone with this problem to keep looking for others that have it and see what becomes of it. Power in numbers!

A week or so ago I noticed that I had a headlight out. Like every other DIY'er, I changed it myself. After I changed it, it didn't have a functional low beam, but the high beam worked. Here's what I've done already:

-Changed the bulb.
-Changed the bulb again.
-Changed out all fuses that are remotely associated with my headlights.
-Changed out the socket that the bulb plugs into (Clipped wires and everything.).
-Changed the bulb again.

I know the first thing that comes to mind is that maybe I touched the bulb with my hands. Please rest assured that has not happened.

The other headlight works just fine, both high and low beam. Help?

Thanks!

John

I have the same issue and have done the same things you have done. I called the dealership and they want $100.00 just to find out the issue. If you find out any info please let me know also. Thank you!

How did you identify the low beam hot wire? What gauge of wire did you use?

I'm not very good with automotive terminology, so I can't be much help here. I did go to my local dealer to have it looked at. They wanted me to pay a $98 diagnostic fee, but I'm up against a trip out of state, so I didn't have much time to shop around.

To make a long story short, I paid the fee, and someone computer related was reset. Everything works like it should now. In my specific case, the problem wasn't something I could have predicted or fixed on my own.

It isn't ideal, but unless you know someone who can access the computer, you may have to bite the bullet on this one.

. Though I hope you don't. Good luck!

Anyone with a 2007 Dodge Caliber who is still having problems with their headlights should watch this helpful video from ABC15. Investigative reporter Joe Ducey helps consumers who have been scammed in Phoenix and he recently did this piece about what to do when dealing with this very problem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iui6IBniXfo

Thanks so much.

I had the same problem with the TIPM. The reset did nothing. I cut the sockets off of the harnesses, added three inline fuses, three lighted rocker switches, three relays and ran a circuit for the low beams one for the driving lights and one for the high beams. Easy fix $25.00 (I already had the wire laying around because I am an electrician). Now I never have to worry about the lighting system circuit in the TIPM going bad again. PS. Do not pull the fuse for the headlights because the power source for the wipers comes from this circuit.

Hi Daniel Farrel. Can I please have the schematic of how you set up your system for it to work?
Thanks

My 2007 Caliber was having the same problem as described. The passenger side headlight low-beam did not work despite changing the bulb. I first tried the OBD reset, but a) I didn't have any error codes, and b) it didn't fix my problem.

After another internet search and a couple YouTube videos later, I fixed the problem in about 30 - 45 minutes by running a jumper wire from the driver's side low-beam wire to the passenger side low-beam wire.

Things you need to know:

1) make sure it's not just a bad bulb

2) the passenger side bulb is a bee-awch to work on. The coolant reserve tank and windshield fluid tank are right in the way. The driver's side is much easier, but you have to remove the fresh air cover which is easy-peasy.

3) you'll need to buy some 18G wire and some quick splices to make this go smoothly. AutoZone had what I needed for about $10.

4) you HAVE TO KNOW what wires to splice/jump together. A) The driver's side wire is white with a blue stripe. B) The passenger side wire is violet/purple with a red stripe. Regardless of whether it's the driver's side or passenger side low-beam that's not working, you will be splicing/jumping these two wires.

You'll need wire cutters and needle-nose pliers. Thread the 18G through the front of the car. I tied off the ends to better secure the wire. I found taking the bulbs out massage working on all the wires much easier. (I tried both leaving them in and taking them out) Take you time to ensure that the jumper wire and low-beam wires are secure in the Easy Splices. You really only get 1 good shot at it.

Once your done, test it the lights! Hopefully everything works like mine did.