Headlights "shorting" out

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Oct 11, 2005 | 07:04 AM

DudeDah

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Headlights "shorting" out

Hello all. I have a problem with my headlight "switch". When I push the lever up the lights do NOT come on any more. I have to push the lever up then forward really hard to get the lights to come on. After a while they will stay on, but it's obviously very frustrating. Has anyone had a similar problem? I noticed that the stalk has the cruise control lever attached. Do I need to replace this whole unit? Will this fix my cruise as well (the electrical contact cleaner fix lasted...oh a couple days)? Thanks guys...and gals, if any.

Oct 11, 2005 | 07:06 AM

Sal R.

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Either replace the switch or take it apart and clean the contact points.

Common problem.

Oct 11, 2005 | 07:11 AM

Joey T

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I wish we had a FAQ.

That would be great.

Oct 11, 2005 | 12:15 PM

michael-stanton

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Re: Headlights "shorting" out

The headlight switch and the turn signal stalk are one unit - you'll have to replace them both. Since the cruise control lever is on the turn signal stalk, this means you're going to replace that as well.

Conclusion: If the fault is with the switch in both cases, replacing the stalk will fix them all.