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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Ends up it's not the head light relay. Went to the Toyota Parts department and the parts person was very helpful. The parts guy checked the...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Sep 15, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    I obtained two H-Relays and when I plug them in and the lights did not work. I went back and connected the + and - and the head lights go on,...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    I took a cotton swab and wiped down the sockets (not sure if there is something better to use) Inserted relay and still did not work. I called and...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Patrick - I think we did it - or you did it. I went out to the car and connected a wire between the + and - sockets that was giving a 12 volt...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Patrick, There are a total of 4 sockets. Do I put a paper clip between the two socket terminals that are showing 12v power when I connect them...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Thanks Patrick. There are a total of 4 metal terminals on the bottom of the H-LP relay. When I use the -| symbol, I am identifying the two...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 21, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Hi Patrick, Sorry for the delay. I pulled the relay and put the meter to the ohms area where there were 5 choices. The two equal prongs had a...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 21, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Hi Patrick, I will try to digest your latest instructions but I think I am starting to get in over my head. I think you would like me to remove...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    I went back to completed the fuse test step. First I test if my multi-meter was working property by putting a AAA battery to it and it read 1.62...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Thank you Patrick. I grabbed my multi-meter, set it to volts and pulled the H-LP relay. The relay is grey and it does not have the 30 87, 86, 85...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Update - I received my multi-meter and tested the relay. It clicks when 12 volts was applied and when I tested the with the multi-meter the...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Thank-you Patrick. I think I got it now. I will post what I find out after exploring.
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Hi everyone - I popped the hood and removed the fuse over. I check the 15 and 10 fuses and they were ok. I saw the 6 inch or so clear top white...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    is the main relay/fuse box in the engine compartment?
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Headlight symbol says headlights on - but no headlights on 2006 Prius

    Thank you Patrick. Was wondering if a picture is available of this area which sounds like is under the engine hood. I looked at the manual and...
    Post by: jim2006Prius, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting