how do I figure out whats wrong with my headlights on my 88 accord dx when high beams work and low beams dont?(no bad fuses or wires that i have seen so far however no power to low beam wire?

Asked by booyamaker20 Feb 06, 2010 at 11:42 PM about the 1988 Honda Accord Coupe DX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

for now i have taken the power from the high beam wire and put it on the lw beam terminal on my actual head lights so that i dont get pulled over for not having any lights but they are suposed to be receiving 10A and because of my switch they are now receiving 15A I know this is not a good idea and would like to fix it.

at this point I need any Headlight wiring diagrams and or knowledge of system errors and possible issues with the system.

thank you for your help if you need it my email is booyamaker16@yahoo.com

4 Answers

"have you tried replacing the headlight" yes genious, im looking for deeper troubleshooting like wiring diagrams not stupid questions

425

Most likely the wires behind the headlight housings have become brittle and broke. You'll have to get behind the pop up headlight assembly and it's not easy to get to. It's been quite a while since I've done it so I can't walk you through it. Anyway, the wires back there become brittle over the years and the wires break from flexing when the headlights pop up. Get to the wiring behind the headlights and you'll find if you jiggle them the lights will flicker. Find which wires are bad and replace them. Also, someone suggested 3geez.com . There is a huge wealth of info there for 3rd generation Acccords such as yours. Good luck.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Accord Coupe

Looking for a Used Accord Coupe in your area?

CarGurus has 1,021 nationwide Accord Coupe listings starting at $2,195.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1988 Honda Accord Coupe

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Ladiiwilliams88
    Reputation
    1,480
  • #2
    Nicole Ford
    Reputation
    1,360
  • #3
    Joshua Harrold
    Reputation
    1,180
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,449 Great Deals out of 29,019 listings starting at $1,200
Used Honda Civic
1,355 Great Deals out of 24,846 listings starting at $1,299
Used Toyota Camry
2,012 Great Deals out of 40,077 listings starting at $900
Used BMW 3 Series
971 Great Deals out of 13,155 listings starting at $1,999
Used Ford Mustang
985 Great Deals out of 19,555 listings starting at $2,499
Used Toyota Corolla
1,435 Great Deals out of 25,859 listings starting at $1,750

Used Cars for Sale

2017 Honda Accord Coupe For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 87 listings starting at $9,990
2016 Honda Accord Coupe For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 116 listings starting at $7,999
2015 Honda Accord Coupe For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 113 listings starting at $6,990
2014 Honda Accord Coupe For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 102 listings starting at $6,800
2013 Honda Accord Coupe For Sale
13 Great Deals out of 136 listings starting at $5,982

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.