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Nov 24, 2005 | 12:09 AM

Fred_M_89_F150

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OK, I just joined up. I'm gonna need more help than I can give. 89' F-150 in-line 6 2WD manual w/220,000 miles. 2 problems- 1st No headlights (parking, tailights, turn signals, all good, but no headlights. Can't be the bulbs- both at once? There's only a fuse for headlight switch- I'll see if someone can help me with this first as it's an emergency for me.

Nov 24, 2005 | 02:00 AM

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Nov 24, 2005 | 11:16 PM

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It could be the dimmer switch. Do you have a testlight or voltmeter to do a little testing?

Nov 25, 2005 | 01:50 AM

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Did you check both high and low beams?

Nov 25, 2005 | 10:08 AM

Fred_M_89_F150

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I get high beams if I tap the dimmer switch (the high beam/low beam switch on the floor) but the low beams are out.

Nov 25, 2005 | 10:19 AM

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I do, but I've no experience in tracking down electrical problems. I think I might just replace that dimmer switch, to start- I'm headed to parts store.