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Old 01-02-2019, 01:14 PM   #1
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Light problem

Almost have all my kinks worked out but when I’m driving at dark and go to kick on my highbeams my dash lights go out but if I keep them on low beam the lights will stay on. Any idea what is causing this?
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Old 01-02-2019, 02:27 PM   #2
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Re: Light problem

Check your ground wires 1st, then double check. Dash should have a ground wire clip, and a couple built into the harness.
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Old 01-02-2019, 09:54 PM   #3
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Re: Light problem

90% of electrical gremlins are grounding problems.
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Old 01-04-2019, 11:57 PM   #4
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Re: Light problem

Check the plug at the dimmer switch. These are nortorious for getting corroded or the switch is bad.
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Old 01-05-2019, 10:35 PM   #5
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Re: Light problem

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Check the plug at the dimmer switch. These are nortorious for getting corroded or the switch is bad.
X2! Just replace my dimmer. Chased wiring and eventually checked the dimmer. It was full of corrosion. $12 bucks at NAPA and problem solved.
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