Headlight problem..
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From: Tuttle OK
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Headlight problem..
I have no headlights, but have running lights. New switch, no power to any wire on the dimmer switch.
The shop manual says to check for voltage on the red wire of the headlight switch, which I have none (this confuses me a little because I do have running lights). Anyway, since I have nothing there, it suggests that I check the fusable link.
Anybody know where the fusable link for the headlight switch is located on an ’80. I assumed it was in the fuse block and tried to replace both there with a regular fuse just to check, but no luck with them coming on. I’m also open to any other suggestions…
Edit: took jc's recommendation and looked at starter, all hot there. Then hooked switch back up and supplied 12V to red wire at light switch. Twa La, lights. That eliminates ground, dimmer, light switch, and I pretty much tells me it's definitely between battery and light switch...
I suppose if I don't find a link or break in the wire somewhere, I'll just run a hot (via a fuse) to the switch and call it bubba'd, but working...on to the next whatever comes up...
The shop manual says to check for voltage on the red wire of the headlight switch, which I have none (this confuses me a little because I do have running lights). Anyway, since I have nothing there, it suggests that I check the fusable link.
Anybody know where the fusable link for the headlight switch is located on an ’80. I assumed it was in the fuse block and tried to replace both there with a regular fuse just to check, but no luck with them coming on. I’m also open to any other suggestions…
Edit: took jc's recommendation and looked at starter, all hot there. Then hooked switch back up and supplied 12V to red wire at light switch. Twa La, lights. That eliminates ground, dimmer, light switch, and I pretty much tells me it's definitely between battery and light switch...
I suppose if I don't find a link or break in the wire somewhere, I'll just run a hot (via a fuse) to the switch and call it bubba'd, but working...on to the next whatever comes up...
Last edited by Avette4me; Aug 28, 2004 at 08:43 PM.
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Originally Posted by jcswm
Check the fuse links at the starter!!!
also at the junction block on the left inner fender
also at the junction block on the left inner fender
btw your graphic skills are unequalled....
proof---->
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I posted a pic on another forum after I installed the pace car spoiler
another member drew the "mean" face on her and posted it..... I laughed so hard my sides hurt...... It ain't pretty but it's one of a kind!!!
another member drew the "mean" face on her and posted it..... I laughed so hard my sides hurt...... It ain't pretty but it's one of a kind!!!
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Originally Posted by jcswm
I posted a pic on another forum after I installed the pace car spoiler
another member drew the "mean" face on her and posted it..... I laughed so hard my sides hurt...... It ain't pretty but it's one of a kind!!!
another member drew the "mean" face on her and posted it..... I laughed so hard my sides hurt...... It ain't pretty but it's one of a kind!!!
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Well, call it bubba'd, but working for now. Ran a new hot from a 30 amp fuse to the headlight switch. If it continues to work well, I'll probably try to figure out what the original "hole" is this winter...
