Headlights not working

[Conagh]

Recently bought a 2004 model second hand.
A couple of days ago, there was a short delay (10-20 seconds) after turning the headlight switch on before the lamps lit up.
The next day, they didn't go at all. Since then, I once had them come on after 10 minutes or so of driving, but otherwise nothing at all. If I pull the switch inward (to flash) then the high beams come on as they should, but pushing it out to lock the high beams on does nothing.
I have checked the following:
- Fuses are fine
- Checked continuity on the lamps, they are fine (Halogens, so not a ballast problem)
- Disassembled and cleaned contacts on the light switch, does not appear to have solved the problem.

Two things puzzle me:
1. The head relay is not in the fusebox where the Toyota schematic shows it should be. The slot is empty. Anyone know where it is?
2. Voltmeter shows +12VDC on BOTH terminals of all the light fittings, whether the switch is on or off.

If I could find the relay, I could just replace it to check that for a start, then maybe move on to replacing the switch...

 

[ILAZYt]

I think I'm having the same problem as you mate Re: My recent post for 2006 Corolla. I'm guessing it's a relay problem as well but can't find the relay.

 

[Baronlim]

I have same problem with Mr Conagh.

 

[wesley]

I never had this problem, but my friend with 06 one also had this problem, but would have to ask him what did he do.

 

[Potato213]

There is a fuse box under the steering wheel and a relay box under the hood on the driver side covered in plastic, not sure what any of the relays are

 

[Baronlim]

I have same problem with Mr Conagh.

Problem solved, actually there is no relay in fuse box or anywhere.
The problem is from the switch it self.

 

[dnicole95]

Problem solved, actually there is no relay in fuse box or anywhere.
The problem is from the switch it self.

Hi. I’m currently having the same problem, could you explain a bit more as to what I need to fix with the switch

 

[chavez121]

Problem solved, actually there is no relay in fuse box or anywhere.
The problem is from the switch it self.

Hi daft question are you referring to the indicator / headlight stalk which sits at the steering wheel

I have problem the main beam (not high) don't come on .... side lights high beams work

 

[chavez121]

Hi. I’m currently having the same problem, could you explain a bit more as to what I need to fix with the switch

Were you able to resolve the issue. ...

 

[supun]

I think this video explains some

 

[supun]

I think this video explains some

I think the cause would be keeping your car in a very hot places (expose to sunlight for a long time) which will expand this copper sticks and do some misalignment. I had this issue after I parked my car outside in a very hot day. Check youtube for tutorials on how to remove steering wheel covers.