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cleaned up all of the connections and reinstalled, still having the same issue but my horn does work. Disappointed I can’t find anything obvious yet, please if anyone has any ideas this old girl needs headlights
Have you acquired a way to check for codes? Even if there is no CEL, there may be soft codes or history codes in the PCM.
I want to help you, as many others do, but you are our eyes and hands.
I didn’t check the other side of that but I can...it looked worn down or like corrosion yeah. I have a multimeter I’m trying those out, but the shop I asked said they wouldn’t be able to pull codes with no light for whatever reason. Should I be getting power to this headlight fuse number 16 in the cab?
I didn’t check the other side of that but I can...it looked worn down or like corrosion yeah. I have a multimeter I’m trying those out, but the shop I asked said they wouldn’t be able to pull codes with no light for whatever reason. Should I be getting power to this headlight fuse number 16 in the cab?
Corrosion in the GEM is not a good sign, but may not be your problem either.
I do not recall what fuse 16 is without looking at the diagram of the box. If it is for the headlights, power at the fuse depends on where it is in the circuit in relation to the switch.
The shop can look for soft codes or stored codes, but most people just don't want to mess with a 20 year old truck.
Originally Posted by 95rustbelt250
Can I just buy a separate switch and connect the headlights?
Like an SPST switch? Yes, but you would need to splice into the wires behind the OEM switch or wire up your own positive and negative. Then, the PWM would not know to dim or brighten the other interior lights.
You would also need to wire in the amber running lights and tail lights.
If you purchase a new/aftermarket replacement switch, be aware there were some differences. Years ago I replaced my faded switch on my 2000 and sent it to an FTE'r with a newer truck. He may have had a different trim level as well, but the switch did not fit his harness plugs.
Originally Posted by 95rustbelt250
could it be these dirty headlight connectors?? Just realized how corroded they are.
Yes, your problem could be the connections. Repair and clean both the male and female connections and see what you get.
Corrosion in the GEM is not a good sign, but may not be your problem either.
I do not recall what fuse 16 is without looking at the diagram of the box. If it is for the headlights, power at the fuse depends on where it is in the circuit in relation to the switch.
The shop can look for soft codes or stored codes, but most people just don't want to mess with a 20 year old truck.
Like an SPST switch? Yes, but you would need to splice into the wires behind the OEM switch or wire up your own positive and negative. Then, the PWM would not know to dim or brighten the other interior lights.
You would also need to wire in the amber running lights and tail lights.
If you purchase a new/aftermarket replacement switch, be aware there were some differences. Years ago I replaced my faded switch on my 2000 and sent it to an FTE'r with a newer truck. He may have had a different trim level as well, but the switch did not fit his harness plugs.
Yes, your problem could be the connections. Repair and clean both the male and female connections and see what you get.
I was going to get new connectors for the headlights and sure enough the truck is stuck it won’t shift it’s barely catching through gears no od light or anything
I was going to get new connectors for the headlights and sure enough the truck is stuck it won’t shift it’s barely catching through gears no od light or anything
Now that the shift lever is working as intended, I look forward to updates on your headlight issue.
Now that the shift lever is working as intended, I look forward to updates on your headlight issue.
the issue must’ve been due to the corroded connections of the headlight connector. I cut back and put on new connectors and heat shrunk etc then tried it out and sure enough they work thankfully. Got my truck back ! Thank you all for the help
the issue must’ve been due to the corroded connections of the headlight connector. I cut back and put on new connectors and heat shrunk etc then tried it out and sure enough they work thankfully. Got my truck back ! Thank you all for the help
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