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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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I got a 1985 dodge d250 and one day the headlights just stop working but the parking lights and tail lights all work anyone have any ideals what could have went bad?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 09:08 PM
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have you checked the dimmer switch on the floor?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Yes I did I even replaced because it was sticking
 
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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do you have power at the yellow wire on the dimmer switch with the lights on?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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No I have no power to the yellow wire on dimmer switch
 
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have you checked the fuses?
 
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I checked the fuses under the dash near the steering wheel and they all are good. Is there any other fuses somewhere else
 
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no. just the 1 fuse panel. so all the dash lights work?
 
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Yes dash lights work brake lights work and side lights work turning lights work
 
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i think your problem might be with the switch or the connector that plugs into the switch.
 
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