Headlights and extra light won't turn on

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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Headlights and extra light won't turn on

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Could someone tell why my headlights and two extra front orange lights (not signal lights) won't turn on even if I turn the switch?
I took off my dash board completely and replaced my OEM HU. After I put everything back, I cannot see my headlights when I turn it on. Same thing with the front orange light near the ground. Although, my high beam is working fine.
2003 Acura 3.2TL

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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Always check last work if evreything was fine prior to that. Check your combination switch.
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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If the headlights are not working, it might be an electrical issue. The yellow part is just a reflector, so it shouldn't light up anyways. The actual signal lights are in a white housing (you'll spot the yellow bulb).

Check connections for the headlights. Are your turn signals working OK?
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Old May 1, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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was the battery disconnected before working on the dash?

ck the fuses and relays for the headlights
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Old May 1, 2011 | 02:45 AM
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do you get dash lights?
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Karanx7
If the headlights are not working, it might be an electrical issue. The yellow part is just a reflector, so it shouldn't light up anyways. The actual signal lights are in a white housing (you'll spot the yellow bulb).

Check connections for the headlights. Are your turn signals working OK?
Thank you for replying.
My signal lights work just fine. Same with others (backup, brake, dash, so on...)

was the battery disconnected before working on the dash?

ck the fuses and relays for the headlights
Yes, I disconnected the battery before doing electrical replacement to the car. Could you tell me where I can locate this fuse?
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Old May 1, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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disconnecting the battery protected the fuses..
there are 2 fuse boxes inside car, and more-- plus relay boxes under hood

go back and find the loose (not actually tight together-just looks ok) or totally unplugged connector to restore power to your lights
thats my best guess
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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I checked all the fuses in the boxes but they're all good.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6241238...n/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6241238...n/photostream/
and the light button is not working.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6241238...n/photostream/
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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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If the green fog light indicator not coming on, it can also be caused by the little green bulb inside the switch being burnt out.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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I am pretty sure I missed something either that or I damaged one of the wire and it not letting turn on the headlight. I would be nice if I can find some sort of headlight wire diagram so I can backtrack what I have opened.
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