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Why would both headlights quit working on dim but the brights still work only when I hold the lever back?
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∙ 14y ago
I am no expert but, it sounds like the headlight switch is bad. As far as the brights staying on when you hold the lever back ... some cars are designed that way ... moving the lever one way turns bright lights on without having to hold the lever and moving the lever the opposite direction only flashes the bright lights when the lever is held in that position. If you move the lever in the other direction and the brights stay on without holding the lever, this is normal. But, I still lean towards the headlight switch for the low beam problem. Of course, check the lights (bulbs) themselves before replacing the switch ... it's odd but maybe both low beams lights are burned out. Hope this helps.
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