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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Engine changes pitch when headlights turned on

Hey good morning, I was am hoping someone knows about my 97 diesel odd behavior of the engine seems to loose power and the brake lights and right turn signal quit working when I turn on the headlights
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Sounds familiar. You sure all your light are on? Sounds like a short. This just happened to me after beating the crap out of some suspension parts. I drove it to the store, it was getting dark and I turned on the head lamps and the engine died. The check engine and right turn signal on the dash we're partly lit.

Odd, I didnt believe it, then the engine wouldnt even start till the headlamps we're off...No biggie, passenger side headlamp came loose and grounded out somewhere. Just check your lights for a short.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks Mdula

Yes, thanks for the suggestion, it was a short in the trailer plug receptor. Appreciate your help
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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Glad you got it worked out!
 
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