Low-Beam Failure
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Asked by bgsimpkins Apr 09, 2016 at 10:55 AM about the 2008 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

High Beams work fine. Both Front low beams will not come on. What could
cause both of them not to come on?

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Deathjam4 answered 8 years ago

did you have a recent drop in temperature lately? a drop in temp below freezing can cause the switch to malfunction. You most likely just had both bulbs blow at the same time. But i would say if the temp dropped below zero try wiggling your switch around a bit they may come on..

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Deathjam4 answered 6 years ago

the voltage system is finiky in these cars try replacing the bulbs its likely where your issue is. they will often blow at the same time.

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Jakester24 answered 5 years ago

I have the same issues. Tried subbing a new bulb in and checked fuses. Both bulbs and fuses were good. Has to be the dimmer switch

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