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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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headlight switch issue

on my 2000 navigator this happened only today and baffled me, maybe someone can explain.
when i started my truck, the headlights came on, and no the autolamp switch was not on. regardless if i turned the switch to auto, off, parking lamps, or on, the lights stayed on the entire time. it was like i wasn't even turning the switch??? the lights would shut off 20 seconds after i turned off the ignition, like it was stuck in auto mode somehow. i then pulled the switch panel out and all the sudden everything worked fine. i put it back in and so far everything is good now. what gives? any ideas on this in case it happens again? thanks
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Gremlins in the electrical system, more than likely in that switch. If it happens again pull the switch again. If that doesn't fix it buy a new switch. Your car was probably manufactured in 1999 and the electrical system is starting to show its age.
 
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