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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:13 PM
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Hey guys I have a 89 f150 302, and while I was driving my headlights randomly shut off now I cannot get them to turn back on... where should I start fuses? Thanks
 
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Old May 27, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Start with fuses. If the headlight dimmer switch is on the floor it could possibly be your issue. Check fuses, dimmer switch, bulbs.
 
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Originally Posted by zer01
Start with fuses. If the headlight dimmer switch is on the floor it could possibly be your issue. Check fuses, dimmer switch, bulbs.
Yeah the bright switch is on the floor and it sticks so that could be it ill check
 
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Yeah the bright switch is on the floor and it sticks so that could be it ill check
Just checked it and that was it thanks!
 
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No problem, spent way to much time on this very same problem with an old Jeep I had. Glad to help.
 
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