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Old 11-03-2006, 12:03 AM
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Default Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

Did a search came up with nothing. before when I pulled the headlight *** I had to jiggle it a bit to get them to stay on, well now when I pull it out and jiggle some they just don't work period, my brights won't even work when pushed foward, I have to pull the bright beam lever back and hold it to get them to stay on. but my park lights still work. the bulbs aren't blown and neither are the fuses. I jiggled the headlight connectors around to see if I had a short but got nothing. I think my headlight switch is bad and just wanted to confirm. but would that cause my brights to do the same thing as well ? Do I have some wire tracing ahead of me? any help would be appreciated thanks everyone !!!!
 
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Default RE: Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

i had the same problem you did man. at first i thought it was this cold weather...but all i did was replace all my headlight fuses in the car and thhe engine bay, and now mine works fine. try that to see if anything changes.
 
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Old 11-03-2006, 12:19 AM
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Ran out and tried it and still no lights unless I hold in the bright lever. Thanks though !!
 
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Default RE: Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

sounds like you need a new dimmer/turn signal switch
 
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Default RE: Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

Was about to suggest that the switch was getting old or perhaps one of the contacts is loose? Open it up and see?
 
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thanks guys, I have the column cover off now but its too cold and I don't feel like messing around with it with the flashlight lol, im gona check the switch out tomorrow and see if maybe one connectoions just simply has no touch. would I be able to solder the connections? looking at the haynes manual it might be doable
 
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Default RE: Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

i bought a neon once that had the same problem....after looking at it i noticed that the whole bottom of the switch and the plug were melted together.....ugh....
i would personally just buy a new switch....then you wont have to worry about it again for a while
 
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Default RE: Headlight switch not engaging the headlights

not to mention after you replace that you wont have the neons left turn signal problem anymore
 
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not to mention after you replace that you wont have the neons left turn signal problem anymore
lol u have that same problem too??? man ive always wondered why my left turn signal would never automatically turn off after making a turn.. for some reason itdidnt happen til i lowered my car tho...so i thought that was the problem...i guess i need to also replace that switch!
 
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yeah they cut corners with that switch when you replace it, it wont come on ne more when you depress the brake lol and what not...
 


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