To repair a bad headlight switch, first, disconnect the vehicle's battery to ensure safety. Remove the switch from the dashboard by unscrewing any fasteners and carefully disconnecting the wiring harness. Inspect the switch for damage or dirt; clean or replace it if necessary. Reassemble the switch, reconnect the battery, and test the headlights to ensure proper functionality.
The headlight switch is not repairable in a Cavalier. The switch will need to be removed and replaced. The procedure is different, depending on the Cavaliers year.
Probably a bad headlight switch. Also may be the power feed wire for the headlight switch. Check both.
probably bad headlight switch,the break light wires run through the headlight switch
Have you checked that the headlight switch is working properly?
Typically this is a failure of the headlight switch assembly. See the question about how to replace the headlight switch in a 1991 Cherokee for the answer of how to accomplish.
Bad bulb/Bad ground/Bad Wire
First check bulb, if good, must be in the switch. Bad contact. Open it up and clean the contacts. The headlight circuit on these bikes goes through the starter switch as well. If part of that switch goes bad the headlight will not work.
there is no fuse for the headlights......the bulb may be burned out or the headlight switch may be bad
It would be difficult to repair the switch. If you are positive the switch is bad, then just replace it. As this can be a very expensive part if purchased from the dealer, I suggest you visit your local salvage yard and purchase one there. Just make sure you get one out of a car that has not been under water, or one that has the windshield busted or missing.
A wiring diagram for a 1950 Ford Headlight Switch can be found in an automotive repair manual. This type of book can be purchased at many automotive parts stores.
The headlight switch and or the headlight switch electrical plug may be bad. Inspect the switch/plug and you may find the plug melted.
headlight switch is bad