Broken Headlight relay? Options

[DIONYZUZ]

I recently tried fixing one of my lights that were out, so I bought new bulbs (HIDS) and it turns out that the bulb was not the problem. So then I checked the fuses, they were ok but I also pulled out the headlight relay while the headlight switch was on, when I plugged it back in, the headlights would not turn on after that, even with the switch on. I believ e I blew the relay, but If I switch my brights on the headlights work and later I found out that one of my ballasts was broken and that was the problem for the bulb. whenever I have to use my lights I stick a piece of wire in place of the relay and and always stays on unless I remove the wire. I also just got a used headlight relay from eBay but when I installed it, it didn't fix the problem. So I think it could either be the eBay seller gave me a broken relay? or is it something else? Also am I supposed to disconnect the battery when installing a relay? I didnt do that both times

[199celica]

Might seem a little dumb but sometimes when people don't put the relay in right they push the little connector holding onto the relay down did you make sure all of the connections are at the same height bud? that was my problem with my anti theft fuse and relay.

[DIONYZUZ]

Might seem a little dumb but sometimes when people don't put the relay in right they push the little connector holding onto the relay down did you make sure all of the connections are at the same height bud? that was my problem with my anti theft fuse and relay.

Yea each time I put the relay back in, I'm able to have the headlights working only when I am pulling my hi beams switch, so it must be plugged in right. I just ordered an automotive mutimeter though, so I'm really going to get to the bottom of this.

This post has been edited by DIONYZUZ: Jan 29, 2012 - 12:53 PM