Headlight problems on 1971 Dodge Dart?

Question

I have a 71 Dart that the headlights just stooped working, (parking lights still work), fuses have not blown. Could it be a headlight relay, and where abouts on the car would it be located? Thanks, Scott

Car is rust free, checked out high beam switch, wires are intact, car has been in garage for 4 months, has not been moved lights worked about a month ago, could the switch just be bad?

Answer 1

I've had 3 Darts and most of the time it's the headlight switch.

If you pull it and look at it, you will probably see some signs of overheating on the back and this is what usually kills them.

The early seventies Mopars had circuit breakers built into the switch, so either way - check the switch.

They're still available and relatively cheap.

Answer 2

The breaker is kicking off simply by overheating, resetting and kicking on. initiate searching for a cord interior the headlight wiring shorting to metallic. The wiring includes the headlight change, dimmer change, and extreme beam indicator. Had an identical situation in a '70 Charger, got here across a cord in simple terms inches faraway from the fuse panel shorting to the sprint framework. it must be terrific to start searching for brand spanking new sprint wiring to your A-physique as that's 40 years previous if it hasn't been replaced in some unspecified time interior the destiny.

Answer 3

Power for the headlights run thought the high beam switch. check for proper function or short . usually located on floorboard

Answer 4

Hands down, It is the high beam low beam switch located on the floor.

Answer 5

those old crusters usually rusted out the high beam switch on the floor due to gunk from your boots and carpets being wet......check that switch first, you'll probably find it's rotted away.

Answer 6

DID YOU CHECK THE FUSIBLE LINK

FOLLOW THE HOT WIRE TO FINE THEM