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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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i have a 1989 3/4 ton dodge and alotta times the lights just shut off...and come back on when they are ready then do it over again i already changed the switch no luck the wires are hacked up can anyone give me a wire diagram
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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You changed the headlight on/off switch?
Try the dimmer hi/low switch.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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i can try it but its almost def in the wires cause they have been hacked up so much
 
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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I had the same problem with mine,changing the dimmer worked for me.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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The headights usually use an automatic circuit breaker instead of a fuse, as they get old and worn they will overheat and flip off, once they cool down it will connect for a while before getting warm and disconnecting again.

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