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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 08:43 PM
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HEADLIGHT HELP PLEASE

YES IVE LOOKED AT THE MILLION THREADS NOOOOOOOOOOOO NONE ARE ANY WHERE HELPFUL YES IVE CHANGED THE DAMN HEADLAMP SWITCH NO IT DIDNT HELP AND NOW I CANT FIND ANY MORE DECENT INFO ANYONE WANNA HELP
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Whoa, whoa calm down a second. Were all here to help but you're not going to get much response sportin' a 'tude and bustin' caps. You didn't even say what the problem was.
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:45 PM
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What’s the problem or at least the symptoms of the problem? Yelling at us before even giving us a chance to help you will get you ignored not helped.
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:47 PM
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Re: HEADLIGHT HELP PLEASE

my headlights went out so I replaced the headlamp switch which didn't help and just pissy cause I can't drive my car and I can't seem to find any solid notion
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:49 PM
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wasnt meaning to yell at yall more at the direction of the parts I have every where
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:51 PM
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Re: HEADLIGHT HELP PLEASE

Both/all headlights don’t work? Have you checked the fuses and relays? Do they come on in any setting? Regular? Brights?
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 09:59 PM
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Re: HEADLIGHT HELP PLEASE

headlights were working then suddenly stopped last night. Interior lights aren't working but I also have the fuse pulled connected to the power antenna as the motor on that won't stop. Anyways back to the lights. so I replaced the headlamp switch and still no luck and just kinda running out of idea's
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 10:05 PM
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I swear I’ve seen the headlight switch wiring diagram around here just within the last half hour doing a search using “replace headlight switch” as the search. I would check the grounds and relays within the headlight wiring. I apologize for not being more exact but I’m learning these cars right now by rebuilding an 88 IROC as we speak. I understand the frustration though. Are your taillights working as that might rule some of the possibilities out?? Any other exterior lights working at all?
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 10:21 PM
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tail lights blinkers all work found a great location on some diagrams I'll share in am
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 10:27 PM
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Ok. Well then I’d say check your fuses if it’s just the headlights that won’t power up since you just replaced the switch. Or find the common ground for them.
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Old Aug 17, 2018 | 10:55 PM
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Ok there is not a lot of things to go wrong. Since both are out it’s most likely a common component or connection and they are headlight switch and dimmer switch. The headlights have separate grounds so that is unlikely. Fusing is provided by a fusible link you can test by checking voltage on the red wire on the headlight switch. No voltage there = blown fusible link. If voltage on red is battery voltage then check yellow with the switch in the on position. Again should be same as the red. If you get here dimmer is the next thing in line before the lights themselves and is suspect. You can access the dimmer switch and check for power through the contacts. If nothing is getting through then you found your problem.

This all assumes factory wiring.

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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 06:25 AM
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 06:44 AM
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Bro seriously almost Qbeamed out the T-Tops last night just because i want to drive her
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 07:30 AM
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Re: HEADLIGHT HELP PLEASE

@OGLEGEND I'm also having a bit of light trouble and it sucks but... with everyone here you'll solve it in no time.

@Drew that nearly killed me and I almost spilled my coffee!
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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I'm gonna try the fusible link tonight that's my 300# fat *** contorting to get that stupid headlamp switch in while my buddy drinks lol
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Old Aug 18, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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In Columbia, willing to help a fellow member if needed

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Old Aug 19, 2018 | 07:02 AM
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thanks man I appreciate it. if i fail today i might take u up on the offer
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