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09-29-2014, 09:56 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ashburn, Ga.
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Lights Out
First, Greetings to all. I have a new problem with the Lights going out when I put them on bright. The lights work on dim but when I hit the switch they go out completely. I am thinking it is the switch but need advice if anyone has had this problem. All other lights are functioning.
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09-29-2014, 11:25 PM
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Chevy addict
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Iron Ridge, WI
Posts: 1,085
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Re: Lights Out
Dimmer switch connection or switch itself.
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09-30-2014, 07:08 AM
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Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Hayes Va
Posts: 4,569
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Re: Lights Out
Yup dimmer switch or the plug. Dimer is easy to test with a volt meter.
Jimmy
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09-30-2014, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
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Re: Lights Out
Adding myself to this thread cause the same thing is happening with mine. lol
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09-30-2014, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Re: Lights Out
Had this exact same thing happen to me. I replaced the dimmer switch but I still had the problem. So I replaced the headlight switch - still the same problem.
I tested for voltage and found I had power going to the dimmer switch. So I stepped on the dimmer switch a dozen times or so and noticed the clicking was loose and grinding while I got intermittent lights. I returned the dimmer switch for another and noticed immediately the crisp and clean clicking of the new switch. Headlights now work 100%. It's a cheap part and super easy to replace (assuming you have the correct "screwdriver", but a large flathead should work).
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09-30-2014, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
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Re: Lights Out
First off welcome to the forum! Also be sure to check the bulbs and make sure the high beam filaments are not burned out.
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09-30-2014, 09:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ashburn, Ga.
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Re: Lights Out
Thanks for the welcome guys and the diagnosis. Looks like I will be getting a new switch.
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