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LOHRTBT 12-12-2004 03:04 PM

Replaced Headlight switch...Not the problem.
 
So the fuses all look good too, the switch is new. The wires look fine and no cuts, tears or anything in the wires, plugged in firmly. no Lights still....
Suggestions welcome. Thanks!

N2TRUX 12-12-2004 04:01 PM

Fuseable link?

87 Shortwide 12-12-2004 04:13 PM

You must not have given it enough love lately

white82 12-12-2004 04:24 PM

mine was the dimmer switch one time before

hotrodhomi 12-12-2004 04:49 PM

Do you have a volt meter? test light? If so I would start by checking to see if you have voltage on both sides of your fuse. Then I would check to see if you have voltage at the switch. Then I would check if you have voltage at the lights. You could test these in any order but remember that once you find a spot that doesnt have voltage dont stop until you fing the next place in line that does.

LOHRTBT 12-12-2004 06:07 PM

Any of you know which fuse it is for sure?? I dont see any blown and none labeled headlights.

hotrodhomi 12-12-2004 06:51 PM

are you testing the fuses or are you just looking at them? Some times they dont look blown but they are. As for the exact fuse location... sorry, I bet some one else will be able to tell you though. I thought it said h lights or some to that effect but im not sure.
hope that helps.

LOHRTBT 12-13-2004 09:00 PM

Checked all fuses one by one...all fine.
No power getting to the wires for the headlights. :( Hmmm...what could cause this to happen all the sudden, Wires look fine and connections are good. Should I just run new wires to the fusebox and call it quits?

82 Silverado 4X 12-13-2004 09:18 PM

Have you checked for power at the Hi-Lo beam switch? I'm not positive but I believe there is a relay for the headlights not a fuse.

LOHRTBT 12-13-2004 11:16 PM

I have hi/lo on the stalk, built into the signal indicator.

There is no power getting to the high beams or low beams.

Although, my signal stalk is screwed up and wont go back and forth from hi to lo....how does that come out?? or do I have to have the column torn apart to put a new one in? :)

cochino12 12-13-2004 11:31 PM

My blazer did that for a while too, it was the connector on the drvers headlight. I had to take some WD and clean the connectors really good and I havent had a problem since. Good luck

Adam

LOHRTBT 12-14-2004 10:11 AM

Connections are good...there is just no power getting down to the end of the connection itself. :(

gldevall 12-14-2004 01:03 PM

Sounds like your dimmer switch is hung up between hi and lo. Mine is starting to stick and when I try to put the light on bright, they go out.

LOHRTBT 12-14-2004 02:03 PM

that was happening for a while. but now just nothing.

SO.....How does one go about replacing the turn signal/hi/lo switch on the column??

gldevall 12-14-2004 02:08 PM

Buy a Haynes or Chilton Manual and follow the instructions. Or I can bring mine to work and copy or scan them and send them to you, by fax or e-mail.

LOHRTBT 12-14-2004 03:06 PM

I will check that out tonight, Got an evening on my own tomorrow...wifey is going to some chick thing lol. I can do it tomorrow night as long as they have the parts I need at teh parts store. :) Thanks!

ocbaud 12-14-2004 03:19 PM

hey dave, you should come out here and we can hang out and i can fix your electrical problems!!!

LOHRTBT 12-14-2004 05:01 PM

I would boy genius...BUT....if my lights arent working I cant come out there, its almost dark when I get home. :( you can come by though....Doh but you blew up your truck lol!! Have you fixed it yet?

ocbaud 12-14-2004 10:33 PM

where the hell are you at again now? you move every year

87 Shortwide 12-14-2004 11:45 PM

Im gonna be in OKC on christmas eve boys....too bad its a bad time to hang out :(

LOHRTBT 12-15-2004 09:21 AM

Holidays are never a bad timeto hang out with friends!!, Give me a call. :)
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