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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
so.. the lights were working but they stopped a couple of days ago.
I've checked the bulbs.. but that's as far as i can get since i don't have any tools.
what fuse should i check? i'll have to check everysingle one unless someone knows already.
I'll be replacing the headlights tomorrow. anything else i should check?

I know it's a stupid question but be patient.. no flaming please..

The inside lights don't light up when the switch is in the on position, but they work when i activate the blinkers.
The ones in the middle light up ok,
the ones on the exterior don't light up at all.
Thanks a lot.
If i don't get this fixed by wednesday then i'll miss my last trip to infineon... please help...
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
check the wires there are three, a purple, green, and brown(i think those are the colors)
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
where would those wires be coming from the console? by the switch?
Sorry, i just want to know what to look for tomorrow when i try to figure this out..
i used my friends test light and there is no power at the end of the connection to where the bulb would go...

I'm lost.
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
it might be the switch, i though that there was no power going to the lights at all, so if it does come one as a turn signal, but doesnt turn on with the switch it must be the switch
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
thanks.. i guess i'll have to take the plastic thing off tomorrow and check the switch.
The headlights(middle ones) do come on when i turn on the switch..

Two-gun-kid, Are you going to the track this wednesday?
 

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Posted by J24I (Member # 2598) on :
 
Jmir, hate to change the subject but what's you mods list?
 

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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jmir018:
thanks.. i guess i'll have to take the plastic thing off tomorrow and check the switch.
The headlights(middle ones) do come on when i turn on the switch..

Two-gun-kid, Are you going to the track this wednesday?

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Originally posted by J24I:
Jmir, hate to change the subject but what's you mods list?

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I wouldn't replace the headlights. maybe if just 1 didn't light up, but it should intrigue you that all of them are out of commision and then at the same time. Do you have a volt meter? I'm guessing it's gonna be a fuse or the switch.

[ September 12, 2005, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: 87 Saleen ]
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
i'm not replacing the headlight becuase of that..
I'm replacing them with newer headlight covers ...
I think it might be a fuse.. or a cable that's cut
I don't have a voltemeter so that makes it a bit harder.
Thanks.
i'll keep you guys updated.

pd: my car is your basic hci set up.
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Do your hi-beams work? If so, Bad headlight switch.
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
ok.. i'm back.. all fuses are ok.. the only one that did something was fuse number 4.. but that had to do with thet headlight.. not the little lights.

I used a voltemeter on the switch and all the wires have power exepct for the black wire(i assume it's ground) so.. i guess the switch is in working condition..
What else should i check?
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 


John..
i just did the headlight swtich test.
This is what happened.

A(s) are working fine
B(s) don't come on when i turn on the switch but work when i do the signal thingy..
C(s) just don't work.

when i did the highbeam test..
Only A lights up brighter, the other ones are still dead.
does that mean that it is the switch?
 

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Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
yea
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jmir018:
does that mean that it is the switch?

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hmmm, EXACTLY WHAT I TOLD YOU IT WAS GOING TO BE OVER A WEEK AGO
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
Don.. you told me yesterday.. and is not the swith..
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Ok, if you checked the switch (and not just checked voltage..you physically installed another switch) then check the grounds at the radiator support next. These will typically become damaged due to being directly next to the battery. The other one is next to the upper radiator hose (pass side). Check the black wire at the switch via OHM'ing it out; ensure the ground is good all the way to the switch.
Just because there is power, doesn't mean the switch is good.
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
Thanks John.
I actually used my friends switch.
His work fine in his car but still does not fix the problem in mine.
I'll check the ground locations you just gave me.
I'll be back in with results in a bit.
 

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Posted by SONIC LX (Member # 5850) on :
 
whats up jmir still havent got that money for the harness. you arent reponding to your e- mail so maybe you will check this and respond
 

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