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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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From: Northbrook, IL
Car: '85 Iroc-z
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
85 iroc Headlight switch

hey everyone. My 85 iroc's headlights were not working when i purchased her, but i was told that it tends to be the headlight switch that fails. I spent some time taking off the cluster to get behind the switch and remove it. I followed the https://www.thirdgen.org/gauges manual, which was extremely helpful .

However, once i threw the new switch in and tested it, i still had no luck. Even with the old switch, all of my turn signals, rear lights, interior lights, and dash lights work. But the fog lights and regular head lamps just don't work. The previous owner said that the lights were on and off until they just stopped. But they stopped in unison, not 1 by 1, so the bulbs still work.

In the owner's manual it says that switches have a breaker that will cause the lights not to turn on if overloaded. Is it possible that the switch is being overloaded? Or is it a good idea to suspect some corroded wiring somewhere? Are there any other ways to troubleshoot headlights alone?

I appreciate any suggestions, and i've done numerous searches on the forum, i havent found anyone with a problem exactly like this one. I'll take some pics of the switch and wires hopefully soon.
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