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how do you know if your headlight switch is bad?

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Default how do you know if your headlight switch is bad?

i pull the switch out and the lights go up but they do not go down? i replaced the relays and still the same thing? im thinking its the switch how could i test it? thanks rob
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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I think you just did.
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http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Headlight%20Doors.pdf
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:20 AM
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thanks so i guess i need a new switch.. thanks alot guys
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by burmeister
thanks so i guess i need a new switch.. thanks alot guys
I may have one for '91 around here
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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my vette is a 86 it wont fit right?
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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my vette is a 86 it wont fit right?
but maybe someone else knows...even if it fit it might match the "coloring"...
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Did you replace all 3 relays ??
Did you follow the diagnostics in the link I gave you ??
Did the diagnostics point to the light switch ??
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by agent 86
did you replace all 3 relays ??
Did you follow the diagnostics in the link i gave you ??
Did the diagnostics point to the light switch ??
im going to print it out this afternoon and check it out agent. You are a great help.. Thanks ill let you know.. Rob
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I know this is an old link but didn't want to start another one on the same subject. I got an extra headlight switch and need to bench check it for operation. Can I do an OHM check and what do I need to know if I can, i.e., switch on/off, what terminals to touch probes to, etc... Thanks.
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