I have checked the fuses and changed the turn signal switch. Additionally, I have changed both headlights. I am going to change the headlight switch this weekend. Before I tear my dash apart, is there another option I should explore?
2007-11-29 16:26:42 · 9 answers · asked by roy_lewis54 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Change your headlight switch.
2007-11-29 16:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bert from Brandon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vanagon Headlight Switch
2016-12-08 13:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your headlight relay switch, usually located under the hood. there are two, one for dipped beam and the other for high beam. If your beam works when you use the high beam flasher, it indicates a more likely faulty headlamp switch rather than a fuse or relay. The high beam would not work at all, if it was a faulty relay.
2007-11-29 16:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by angstrom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be helpful to include the model, year, of your vehicle. Some vehicles have sensors to automatically turn headlights on at dusk, others have "daylight running" lights. And of course....Don't do a "my glasses are on my head" blonde moment, and discover you haven't been actually turning the headlights on at all! :) Pulling the stem will turn on the high beams on most late model vehicles.
Just my two cents, adjusted for inflation.
2007-11-29 16:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by John C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd explore troubleshooting. It's very rewarding. I would never replace a switch without having the joy of troubleshooting first.
About half of life's problems require a volt meter to solve. They cost about $5. Get yerself one. Then if the light switch has power coming in, but none coming out, you'll know it's busted.
2007-11-29 16:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is what I live by when working on cars. Start with the cheapest parts first. I have found that the cheapest parts are the one that give you the most problems. I would look at your fuse panel first then the switch.
2007-11-29 16:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by cpttango30 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your headlight switch, I had the same problem. It cost me $12 to replace. It was hell getting to it, but that was all it took.
2007-11-29 16:30:28 · answer #7 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are on the right track. You may also have a faulty high beam switch.
2007-11-29 16:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace your head lights. The lower beams are burned out.
2007-11-29 17:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋