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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Headlights Not Working, Help!!!!!

All Other Lights Are Working, But Headlights Do Not Come On. Switch Feels Like Its Working, Fuses In Cab Are Fine, Just Can't Figure Out Problem. Any Info. Greatly Appreciated.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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What year? Sport lights or stock?
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Flip the bright/dim lever and let "snap" back. See if that helps. Sometimes my bright/dim switch hangs between positions and I have to flip the lever a time or two.
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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are both beams on both lamps inop or just low. check fuses-under hood i think. couple months ago my 98 started to flash lamps off/on when switch was on. the headlamp switch has a built in circuit breaker if they dont come on at all this breaker could be bad i think mine was getting weak. also when you at the switch check for melted wiring/connector.
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by CHIEF_YOLLIE
All Other Lights Are Working, But Headlights Do Not Come On. Switch Feels Like Its Working, Fuses In Cab Are Fine, Just Can't Figure Out Problem. Any Info. Greatly Appreciated.
If I am not mistaken, aren't the fuse(s) for the headlamps in the engine compartment drivers side? two of them, third and fourth small 15 amp fuses down, IIRC. check those to make sure they are ok. check voltage at passenger headlamp, if fuses are ok. I actually had both bulbs burn out at the same time. Never could figure out why. Just my luck. Check the simple stuff first, then move up the ladder. Let us know what you find out, others may be in the same situation in the future.

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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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sorry for not giving more info my truck is a 1998.5 24v auto w/stock headlamps bulbs are fine after work I will check fuses again and wiring
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I Can See The Light!!!

I Finally Had Time To Check Out My Truck Today. When I Took My Dashboard Apart, The Headlights Magically Started Working. I Guess It Wasn't Making Contact As It Should Have Been. I'll Have To Bring Back The New I Had Purchased. I Was Expecting The Worst. Anyway, I Appreciate All The Feedback From Everyone. If Anything Changes I'll Let Ya'll Know. Thanks Again.
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