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slick78 · 11-03-2009, 02:02 AM

Hey how's it going people. Well I got a problem with my lights on my1978 stepside. When I pull the light switch to turn the lights on they don't work. Just my rear lights turn on but no headlights.what could that be?I bought new lights and light switch to try to fix my problem. Also when when I turn the left turn signal on the right deems a little.what's going on with my truck? Please help!

wfomkivdrvr · 11-03-2009, 02:16 AM

check your dimmer switch! power leaves headlight switch goes to dimmer switch then too headlights. for the lights that dim check you grounds for those bulbs!

slick78 · 11-03-2009, 02:31 AM

Thanx for the help. I'm Going to try it out and hope it worcks. I'll keep it posted

*2tons of fun* · 11-03-2009, 03:15 AM

buy a new switch, they are -$20

team39763 · 11-03-2009, 01:12 PM

Can any of ya'll tell me which wire on the light switch controls the tail lights on a 82 c10?

*2tons of fun* · 11-04-2009, 01:06 AM

should be brown.

i fought the switch and thought it was a wiring issue, i even grabbed a spare switch only to have the same thing, just buy a new switch and save a lot of bs.

team39763 · 11-04-2009, 10:46 AM

Thanks 2tons.

11-03-2009, 02:02 AM	#1
slick78 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: salinas,california Posts: 144	Electrical problem help! Hey how's it going people. Well I got a problem with my lights on my1978 stepside. When I pull the light switch to turn the lights on they don't work. Just my rear lights turn on but no headlights.what could that be?I bought new lights and light switch to try to fix my problem. Also when when I turn the left turn signal on the right deems a little.what's going on with my truck? Please help!

11-03-2009, 02:16 AM	#2
wfomkivdrvr HORSEPOWER JUNKIE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Esparto,CA. Posts: 97	Re: Electrical problem help! check your dimmer switch! power leaves headlight switch goes to dimmer switch then too headlights. for the lights that dim check you grounds for those bulbs! __________________ 67 C20 fleetside custom camper 69 El Camino 72 Camaro 52 Dodge b3b 108 pickup

11-03-2009, 02:31 AM	#3
slick78 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: salinas,california Posts: 144	Re: Electrical problem help! Thanx for the help. I'm Going to try it out and hope it worcks. I'll keep it posted

11-03-2009, 03:15 AM	#4
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Electrical problem help! buy a new switch, they are -$20

11-03-2009, 01:12 PM	#5
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Electrical problem help! Can any of ya'll tell me which wire on the light switch controls the tail lights on a 82 c10? __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH

11-04-2009, 01:06 AM	#6
2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Electrical problem help! should be brown. i fought the switch and thought it was a wiring issue, i even grabbed a spare switch only to have the same thing, just buy a new switch and save a lot of bs.

11-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#7
team39763 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 469	Re: Electrical problem help! Thanks 2tons. __________________ 1982 Silverado - SBE, cleaned up GM heads, small cam, TH350, 850 Demon, 4.56 gears, and caltracs. Best time so far 11.8@XXXMPH



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