Head light switch
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Head light switch
I pulled out the head light switch head lights come on no running lights or dash lights. I push switch back in just a little and everything comes on. So I put in a new switch and I still have the same exact problem. Any ideas.
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Garage and workshop isn't for tech discussion and doesn't get a whole lot of traffic. You'll get more info here in the 87-96 forum.
I am curious as well, as I am dealing with a Dodge at work with this same type of switch that has the same problem.
I am curious as well, as I am dealing with a Dodge at work with this same type of switch that has the same problem.
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It sure sounded like a switch to me! Could one of the connections in the plug to switch be loose? That's a good one
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OK had this happen to me.
1. Pull switch out of the dash and look for burnt connections on the back and repair any it it is burnt.
(Mine had burned a bit)
2. After repairs are made check your fuses mine had popped a fuse as a by product of the bad switch ( after it had melted enough to short out)
1. Pull switch out of the dash and look for burnt connections on the back and repair any it it is burnt.
(Mine had burned a bit)
2. After repairs are made check your fuses mine had popped a fuse as a by product of the bad switch ( after it had melted enough to short out)
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When you put the switch in the parking light position, do the parking lights come on? Did you check the parking light fuse?
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When you put the switch in a position between the click stops, what you're doing is backfeeding the headlight circuit supply into the parking light circuit. That's why the parking lights go on when you do that.
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