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Nov 2, 2006 | 06:58 AM

aptkid1

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98 expedition headlight problem

When turn on the switch, headlights will not come on. Tail lights, amber lights, side markers all come on. Also when pull turn signal arm towards me, the headlights come on high beam but when let go of the turn signal arm, the headlights go back off. Any one can offer suggestions to repair.

Nov 2, 2006 | 09:43 AM

lwong

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Sounds like the low beam filaments are broken in both of your bulbs. Try replacing one of the bulbs. If your low beam comes on in the bulb that was replaced, then that's your problem.

Nov 2, 2006 | 10:11 AM

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Did you check the Fuse?

Nov 2, 2006 | 10:28 AM

aptkid1

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Thanks for responding. Yes, checked fuse and relay.Replaced the relay just in case. Any other thoughts

Nov 2, 2006 | 10:30 AM

aptkid1

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Thanks for Info. Will try that today. Interesting that both filaments would go out at the same time

Nov 14, 2006 | 10:13 PM

gyjr

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It's probably your multi-function stalk. I had to replace mine. The problem will get worse to the point the headlights won't come on without jiggling the stalk.

Nov 15, 2006 | 08:12 AM

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Thanks for your info.

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Mar 1, 2007 | 01:09 PM

AT79

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i had the same problem with mine,theres another switch in the steering column it could be dirty.try pulling the cover off and blowing it out with a can of air like the ones you use on computer keyboards.

Mar 1, 2007 | 08:52 PM

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FOR 97-98 EXPEDITIONS

12 VOLT CONSTANT YELLOW (+) and LIGHT GREEN/PURPLE (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

STARTER RED/LIGHT BLUE (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

IGNITION 1 BLUE/LIGHT GREEN (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 2 RED/BLACK (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 1 GRAY/YELLOW (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 2 BLACK/LIGHT GREEN (+) IN IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS

PARKING LIGHTS ( + ) BROWN (+) @ HEADLIGHT SWITCH
POWER LOCK PINK/YELLOW (TYPE B) @ KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE, See NOTE *1

POWER UNLOCK PINK/LIGHT GREEN (TYPE B) @ KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE

LOCK MOTOR WIRE PINK/BLACK (+) IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL

DOOR TRIGGER LIGHT BLUE/WHITE (-) @ KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE
DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION BLACK/LIGHT BLUE (+), Requires Part #775 Relay IN PASSENGER KICK PANEL

HORN DARK BLUE (-) @ STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
TACH WHITE/PINK @ ENGINE HARNESS

BRAKE LIGHT GREEN (+) @ SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL

ANTI-THEFT FORD'S PATS ANTI-THEFT TRANSPONDER SYSTEM TRANSPONDER @ IGNITION SWITCH TUMBLER