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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 02:39 AM
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Long story short .... low beams quit working so I assumed my dimmer switch went bad . Installed new switch & all 4 lights come on , doesn't matter if it's on Hi beams or low .
Anyone come across this issue before ...
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Sounds like a bad switch. All 4 should be on for high. When you step on dimmer do you hear a click? Use a test light and test for voltage at the switch
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 10:26 AM
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Your Hi-Low beam is on the turn signal switch using the lever. make sure you replaced the correct switch and connected it right.

Hi-Low beam switch
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...041185&jsn=471

Turn switch
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...041185&jsn=481


Don't forget to adjust the switch (correct rod and lever adjustment)

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^^^THIS^^^ There isn't a floor switch in an 82 for high beams, like mentioned it's in the turn signal lever when pulled back. Low beams come on with headlight switch pulled on dash.
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Yes , it's the switch on steering column , I replaced it with new and still all 4 come on..no matter if switch is pressed or not
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Yes , it's the switch on steering column , I replaced it with new and still all 4 come on..no matter if switch is pressed or not
Do you have cruise control on your turn signal lever? If you do, where did you get the 82 replacement?
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I have cruise control on it & I bought the dimmer switch at the local O'Reillys ...looks identical as the original one
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Do you have cruise control on your turn signal lever? If you do, where did you get the 82 replacement?
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