Open the dash (or wherever the switch is mounted, I think it's the dash on firebirds) by taking out the screws and go to where the switch. Being very careful not to touch any other wires, there should be either three or four wires going in (more if the blinkers go to this control as many late model cars do) and try touching the black wire to the others, one combination should switch the light level. Be careful not to touch any of the metal below the dash cover, many GM cars have the hot wire switched in the dash controls, and this makes it easy to fry the electronics. You should be safe if you only short in that one switch, though.
the inside bulbs are the high beams.
You must replace the bad switch... It is ILLEGAL to operate a motor vehicle without full working equipment.
On a 1997 Pontiac Firebird, the high beam switch is typically located on the left side of the steering column. It is integrated into the turn signal lever; pulling the lever towards you activates the high beams, while pushing it away returns to low beams. If you're looking for a specific feature, consult the vehicle's owner manual for detailed instructions.
the low beam part of the bulb could be bad.
Centurions - 1986 Broken Beams 1-30 was released on: USA: 24 October 1986
Your high beams work but your low beams do not because the switch is broken that switches between high and low beams. Electrical switches wear out.
If the high beam switch is broken that it should be replaced. When the unit is replaced the high beams will work again.
Answerits either your headlight its self or your plug in to the head light.If I remember correctly, the '79 still had the dimmer switch mounted on the floor. Check the connection to the switch. You may need a new switch....they run about $10. If it is the turn signal mounted switch, it will be a little more difficult to change.
Normally caused by faulty dimmer switch.
you may have a bad relay. If both of them are out, that is probably the relay for the high beams or it could also be a fuse.
because they are broken. obviously
Your low beams may have a short in the wiring system. It is also possible that the bulbs have burned out in both of them.Ê