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Is this a problem or a "feature" (Headlights)

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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Car: 1991 Formula 350
Engine: 350 TPI (L98)
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Is this a problem or a "feature" (Headlights)

So, I sit in my car and flip the headlight switch on, and the headlights pop out smoothly and nicely at the same time. No problem!

BUT

When I want to turn the headlights off and lamp doors back down. I push the OFF button on the switch. And when I do that, ONLY headlights will turn off, but the lamp doors remain open. Lamp doors wont go down until I turn the key of the car so engine and all electric stuff shuts off.

Shortly: Should the lamp doors close when I press the "OFF" on the headlight switch or stay open until i switch off the whole car?
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Car: 87 trans am
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: t-5
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt posi 3:27
Re: Is this a problem or a "feature" (Headlights)

they should go down when you turn them off. not when you turn the car off
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Car: 1991 Formula 350
Engine: 350 TPI (L98)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Re: Is this a problem or a "feature" (Headlights)

Alright, It's time to start figuring out why it does that.

ksith
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Car: 89 firebird bone stock for now
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: B.W 9Bolt 3.27 Posi
Re: Is this a problem or a "feature" (Headlights)

start with a new switch or check the continuity on the switches. to me that would be like the motors are still getting power after the switch is off. start with the simple first.
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