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09-03-2016, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lafayette,IN
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Headlights not working
Ok, so i recently purchased a 72 Chevy C10 long bed. I'm having problems getting the headlights working. I replaced the headlights and the headlight switch. Still nothing. It doesn't seem to be getting power to the headlights. I've replaced all fuses and relays too. If anyone has had similar problems or any ideas any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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09-04-2016, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Center City, MN, USA
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Re: Headlights not working
Check the plug on the dimmer switch
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09-04-2016, 12:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: Headlights not working
x2, either the dimmer switch or its connector & wiring.
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09-04-2016, 11:26 AM
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Location: daytonabeach
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Re: Headlights not working
probally the dimmer switch but check the ground wire for each bulb too
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09-04-2016, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Somewhere
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Re: Headlights not working
Cycle the dimmer switch 20 times and the headlights will most likely start working.
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09-04-2016, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lakeville, MN
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Re: Headlights not working
Took a while, but I had the same problem. Tracked it to a bad high-beam switch on the floor.
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09-04-2016, 09:42 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lafayette,IN
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Re: Headlights not working
Ok, so would it be a bad idea to piggyback my headlights off of my clearance light or turn signal constant? I have power through the firewall, but i lose it in my tangle of chopped up wires. Didnt know if piggybacking could be a fix for now or if it would be too mucb on that wire or not enough power for the headlight. I really appreciate all the help guys.
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09-04-2016, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Modesto, CA
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Re: Headlights not working
Piggybacking is a no-go. The wiring system is designed to carry current for only the items on a specific circuit. That's a great way to overheat things and create a rats nest of wiring later, with short to ground and short to power issues.
A dimmer switch is fairly inexpensive, less than the cost of an oil change these days. |
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09-04-2016, 11:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Lafayette,IN
Posts: 15
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Re: Headlights not working
I had a feeling. Ill just get a dimmer switch tomorrow and pray thats my problem. Thanks again everyone!
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09-04-2016, 11:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Lakeville, MN
Posts: 15
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Re: Headlights not working
Rigging your wiring like that is like starting a crack habit. You'll say just this once, and it'll only be temporary. Pretty soon you'll have a spaghetti mess with wires tapping off the battery and all other kinds of nonsense. The guy you have to fix it will charge you double and start with a whole new wiring harness.
Trace the wire out and do it the right way the first time! |
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