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Why would a 93 Cavalier RS in which you recently replaced a headlight bulb and both lights worked now only the day time running lights work and brights turn on when the lever is held?
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∙ 12y ago
Most likely cause of this malfunction is a non-functioning headlight switch assembly. As the switch wears the springs that force the contacts from the dimmer switch to the electrical contacts that ground the signals for the lights wear as well and thus stop functioning correctly. Holding the switch back allows the contact to be "forced" so the lights will work. The headlight part of the switch has a similar problem there are springs controlling the three separate functions; "Off" (Daytime running lights) "Parking lights on" (Everything but headlights) and "Headlights on" (All lights on). You may be able to open up the switch and clean the contacts and get away with that for a while but your best bet is to find a car at the wreckers with low mileage and take it's switch, or pay the high price for a brand new one off GM.
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You replaced the headlight switch on a 97 dodge ram and the lights still do not work?
I also own a 97 Ram 1500. Recently my headlights would go out when I tilted the steering wheel into the down position. I replaced the multi-switch (wipers, brights, turn signal) and the problem was solved.
What could be the problem if only the brights work?
could be headlight fuse or headlight switch.
Do I need a headlight replacement if only the brights aren't working?
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I would check all the wiring first. Then, you should probably figure out if any lights need to be replaced. That's my guess.
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How do you fix it when your bright lights turn on but your normal lights don't?
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If in order to have headlights on a 88 Mercury Topaz you have to hold the brights on would it be the headlight switch bad?
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Recently bought a 1997 and was told by the seller that there were no brights on this model when you turn the lights on the blue icon for brights is on but the lights are not overly BRIGHT?
I would first make sure the lamps are the correct ones for your vehicle.
Why do my low beams not work but my brights do?
Check the fuse for the high beam headlight circuit or possibly a faulty selector (on the steering column) switch.
What does it mean when you put your brights on then turn them off one headlight works?
The question is a little hard to understand, but it sounds like your low-beam is out
