High beams not working
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1st Gear
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High beams not working
Long time admirer is now a first time owner. I just got my first vet; a 1980 Daytona Yellow in great condition other than a few minor glitches. I'm currently trying to figure out why the high beams will not come on. The low beams work fine. I've replaced all of the bulbs so I know they are good. When I switch from low to high the lows (outside pair) go off and the highs (inside pair) stay off. Are the lows supposed to turn off when the highs come on? Any ideas on where to start? My first thought is the switch at the base of the steering column. Thanks for any suggestions.
chail
chail
Drifting
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From: Marietta Ga.
The outside ones have two filaments, so they work as dim and then switch to brights, since none come on, start at the dimmer switch and see if you have power there. If you don't have a good service manual with a wiring diagram, now would be a good time to get one.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by chail
I've replaced all of the bulbs so I know they are good. When I switch from low to high the lows (outside pair) go off and the highs (inside pair) stay off. Are the lows supposed to turn off when the highs come on? Any ideas on where to start? My first thought is the switch at the base of the steering column. Thanks for any suggestions.
chail
chail
