it runs fine until i turn my headlights on. what should i be looking for. I have checked the fuses under the hood. I noticed that on one of my headlights the plug for the headlight was melted.
2006-07-19 17:26:54 · 8 answers · asked by Jamie 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
My car is a 1999 chevy prism. I had the alternator and the battery tested. They both came out fine. Now the car dies on me at stop lights.
2006-07-20 04:24:39 · update #1
make, model?
are you using stock headlamp bulbs? possible short somewhere and when h/lights are on, the circuit is shorted to power or ground.
2006-07-19 17:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not knowing your vehicle type I'll try any way. I would suggest you first check that your battery connections are CLEAN and tight. Disconnect them and look, don't just eyeball the outside. I assume there is enough power to start the engine. If you don't fid a problem there you may have a loose or corroded ground connection where the negative battery cable connects to the engine or you may have a similar condition at the body grounds. After checking those, follow the battery positive cable to the junction. This is where the various circuits of the vehicle are supplied their power. It may be the starter connection an underhood fuse box or simply a bolt mounted in an insulator with big usually red cables running to it. Make sure these cables are tight and are not scorched from heat..an indication of rotten connections. Basically, your problem is electrical, since that is what you are affecting when you turn on the lights. Also, see if the engine dies with just the park lights on. Older GM A-body vehicles had a common ground for the taillamps and the fuel pump. If the ground wire broke, you could kill the engine with brake lights or tail lights being on. Good luck.
2006-07-19 17:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, I have a similar, or opposite? problem. My headlights come on when the car isn't running and then the dash starts smoking, and I even took the fuse for the headlights out! I'm wondering if you car is a Neon. Anyway, I hope you get some answers. God Bless.
2006-07-19 17:30:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a faulty head light earth and that is why the plug is melted. Put a new earth in to both headlights thereby by-passing the fault and your problem will disappear.
Jules, auto tech/lecturer. Australia.
2006-07-19 19:25:38 · answer #4 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have that plug and headlight replaced. you have a short circuit,when the light is turned on. you will also want to have the alternator, voltage regulator and battery checked, after you have replaced the headlight plug and headlight.
2006-07-19 17:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You responded the question your self; there's a free connection in or on the rear of the change or the change is defective. should be a 2 minute job for a educated mechanic - so as which will be about an hour for the monkeys that call themsleves mechanics those days. As to value - dunno, the cost of bits continuously amazes me. Get a haynes guide and characteristic a dig at it your self - bypass on you by no skill recognize you may take excitement in it.
2016-12-10 12:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Battery is weak and the charging system isn't working right.
2006-07-19 17:37:20 · answer #7 · answered by Arlin H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds llike you need a new battery
2006-07-19 17:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋