phattbaztard Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 my headlights are acting wierd. i replaced the bulbs, and now they dont want to work. it is like i put the wrong bulb in or something. only one works with low beams on, and only the other one works with the high beams on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pathfindero Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 switch went bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 http://npora.ipbhost.com//index.php?showto...p;p=entry Thought there was a how-to, but there are 4-5 screws on the bottom of your steering wheel cover to remove. The switch is held in place by two additional screws. mine has been replaced twice w/ j/yard switches. Paid $10 each time, but they only last a year or two b4 you have to do it again. You don't need a perfect match. The one I have now has a cruise control switch where my truck doesnt. Just cut that wire and lights work fine. The 1st donor switch came from a Hardbody P/up. If you go that route, take your switch to the junkyard so you can make sure the mounting bolts and contacts line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattbaztard Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 yes there is a how to, but i figured that it has to be more than just cleaning some screws and straightening cables. i will have to find a new switch today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfBAYarea Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 (edited) my truck did the same thing. it would have 12v at the conector but with the bulb in. the voltage would drop like a brick to like 2v. i made a relay for each power wire and used the 2v. out of the old harnes as a signal for the relay. it worked. i used two fog light relays. getting power from the battery. use a fuse inline with your power wire will save you a melt down. lol...just an idea.. Edited June 18, 2007 by sfBAYarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Guess what, I drove to work this morning with only one headlight. J/y switches don't last long. my truck did the same thing. it would have 12v at the conector but with the bulb in. the voltage would drop like a brick to like 2v. i made a relay for each power wire and used the 2v. out of the old harnes as a signal for the relay. it worked. i used two fog light relays. getting power from the battery. use a fuse inline with your power wire will save you a melt down. lol...just an idea.. That sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattbaztard Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 ok so I cleaned the switch and all that bs in there. my problem is still not fixed. i would like to be able to see the road at night. right now it looks as if i have two very old flashlights lighting up the road. sfbayarea how hard was the whole relay thing? sounds easy just cant picture what your saying(typing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 If this happened right after replacing bulbs, check your connectors to make sure the pins inside are still in good shape. You can bend them outward a bit if needed to tighten up the connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfBAYarea Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 ill draw a picture and post my set up. it is real easy. keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattbaztard Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 alright thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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