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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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Headlights and Running Lights

Pardon my Bronco question, but this may be a more common problem. I've got a powerful misery with my light switch. When I pull the headlight switch all the way out, the headlights come on but no running lights (no parking, reading or dash lights). If I push the switch in a bit (1/8" or so) the running lights will come on but before I get there the headlights will go off. Sometimes I can play with it enough and hit a sweet spot where both will work, but that doesn't seem like a permanent solution. I've replaced the headlight switch with no luck. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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Check your fuses. I had the EXACT same problem about 2 years ago, and after swapping out 2 brand new switches, I realized I had a blown fuse. Hopefully it'll be just as easy a fix for you.

Luke
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:21 PM
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Survey says: blown fuse. After a year of dealing with this, it all comes down to a 70 cent piece of metal and plastic. Thansk for the insight.

Scott
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:53 PM
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Awesome! Good to hear ya got it fixed!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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They should really work on this fuse thing.
when do we get breaker boxes in trucks!
 
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