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Old 11-30-2006, 12:23 PM
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Default Headlight Help

I need some help with non-functional headlights. When I turn the headlights on, I get the green indicator on the dash, but no lights. Trying to activate the high-beams gives nothing (nor the blue indicator on the dash). I obviously cannot get my fogs to come on either.

I've checked the fuses in the panel on the driver's side of the dashboard, and all other electrical equipment works fine.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance for the help.
Old 11-30-2006, 12:25 PM
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:30 PM
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Default Sure did.

Nothing in the archives points to anything but the headlight switch. Info about the headlight switch seems to state that I should be able to get high beams. I don't. I searched, I didn't find any info that resolved the issue, so I asked.
Old 11-30-2006, 12:33 PM
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Default STFA: is your new best friend

just saves you from having to say it later

I have no idea what your HL problem is BTW
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my guess would be a relay.
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Strange. This happened suddenly? What year is your car?
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That's what I was thinking too... But... I dont' think there are any relays for the FTP..
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Default Yes, very strange.

Colder than usual here in Colorado last night. Lights worked fine when I pulled into the garage last night. Nothing this morning. I could see the switch being involved if I didn't get the green indicator on the dash when I put the low beams on.

From searching the archives, it seems like no relay is involved, only the switch, fuses and the headlights themselves... Parking lights, taillights, turn signals all work.

Any help is much appreciated!

And its a '98.5 2.8. Thanks!
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Default did you check to make sure no one stole your headlights?

its been known to happen.


not that I think you are stupid, but if you always approach your car from the back, you might not see your headlights every day.
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Default So am I driving home in the dark tonight?

Am I missing anything? Any other fuses, relays, etc involved in this circuit? Thanks!


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