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High beam Lights won’t shut off

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Old 12-16-2018, 07:32 PM
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High beam Lights won’t shut off

On my 1990 ford 150 I recently encountered a problem with the lights not turning off, high beams on with key off, key out, switch off, switch still works. Knowing that because I can still turn on and dim dash lights, foot switch on floor works aswell. only way to turn off is with battery disconnect. How can I fix this?
 
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Old 12-17-2018, 07:06 AM
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check the relay? relay may be stuck in closed position.
 
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Old 12-18-2018, 12:20 PM
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I suspect either the headlight switch or high beam switch is bad, but there may be a wiring problem. I'd replace the floor dimmer switch first.
 
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Old 12-18-2018, 12:47 PM
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Headlight switch is melted. This is why a relay upgrade is recommended.
 
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Definitely upgrade to relays to power the headlights after repairing the issue.
 
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