Headlights won't come on.
01-11-2015, 08:11 PM
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Headlights won't come on.
I'm really stumped on this one. Few weeks ago I did a push button ignition install. Ever sense then my headlights won't come on, everything else works taillights parking lights etc. The only thing I messed with was the ignition wires on the steering column. I dident think the headlights ran through the steering column. If anybody could give me any advice that would be much appreciated.
01-11-2015, 08:13 PM
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The ignition wiring has no relation to your headlights.
Your headlight wiring DOES run through the steering column kind of. The high beam switch right next to your ignition switch you bypassed....IIRC it's 3 wires.
Do your parking lights work?
Do your high beams worK?
Switch connector is something very similar to this.....again, right next to your old ignition switch.
Your headlight wiring DOES run through the steering column kind of. The high beam switch right next to your ignition switch you bypassed....IIRC it's 3 wires.
Do your parking lights work?
Do your high beams worK?
Switch connector is something very similar to this.....again, right next to your old ignition switch.
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01-11-2015, 08:22 PM
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The ignition wiring has no relation to your headlights.
Your headlight wiring DOES run through the steering column kind of. The high beam switch right next to your ignition switch you bypassed....IIRC it's 3 wires.
Do your parking lights work?
Do your high beams worK?
Switch connector is something very similar to this.....again, right next to your old ignition switch.
Your headlight wiring DOES run through the steering column kind of. The high beam switch right next to your ignition switch you bypassed....IIRC it's 3 wires.
Do your parking lights work?
Do your high beams worK?
Switch connector is something very similar to this.....again, right next to your old ignition switch.
01-12-2015, 05:33 PM
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?? You can tell if the high beams work because when your headlights will illuminate...???
It's a 50/50 shot when testing that even if the indicator on the cluster doesn't work.
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01-12-2015, 05:45 PM
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01-13-2015, 03:31 AM
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Not on the mobile sites.
For what's it's worth, a normal person would answer the question like so; (keep in mind the year I'm using is an example because I still can't see it) it's a 96, but in the future it can be seen under the user name.
Full answers are helpful, short answers, like yours, are why forums usually are not.
For what's it's worth, a normal person would answer the question like so; (keep in mind the year I'm using is an example because I still can't see it) it's a 96, but in the future it can be seen under the user name.
Full answers are helpful, short answers, like yours, are why forums usually are not.
01-13-2015, 09:52 PM
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Not on the mobile sites.
For what's it's worth, a normal person would answer the question like so; (keep in mind the year I'm using is an example because I still can't see it) it's a 96, but in the future it can be seen under the user name.
Full answers are helpful, short answers, like yours, are why forums usually are not.
For what's it's worth, a normal person would answer the question like so; (keep in mind the year I'm using is an example because I still can't see it) it's a 96, but in the future it can be seen under the user name.
Full answers are helpful, short answers, like yours, are why forums usually are not.
And answers like yours definitely don't help the OP.
Were you just asking the year for curiosity's sake?
OP, I would start with finding that switch that I posted a picture of a few posts up.
If you need help with the wire colors let me know.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, mine shows the year fine. I had to try it and see.
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01-14-2015, 09:13 AM
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And answers like yours definitely don't help the OP.
Were you just asking the year for curiosity's sake?
OP, I would start with finding that switch that I posted a picture of a few posts up.
If you need help with the wire colors let me know.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, mine shows the year fine. I had to try it and see.
Were you just asking the year for curiosity's sake?
OP, I would start with finding that switch that I posted a picture of a few posts up.
If you need help with the wire colors let me know.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, mine shows the year fine. I had to try it and see.
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