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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Ok, I know its in here somewhere, 1997 C5 headslight won't come on.

I have jumped at the connection under the hood where they go to the lights & motor. THE lights raised up no lights. Checked all the fuses #3 and #4.... Once they are up I can turn them off at the switch inside and they go down..... I also jumped to the lights and they work.
Also when I pull on the dimmer switch to flash them they come on...
I have dash,taillights .................
I am thinking the switch needs to be replaced??????

The switch is over $200. just want to make sure that is the problem!

Thank, in the DARK...
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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I had a very similar problem with my Light. Replaced the MFS myself and it solved the problem.

Best of luck.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Thanks, When you say MFS that is the headlight switch on the column? Just to make sure.....
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I got it ! Thanks for your help!
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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You might try this
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