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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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low beams dont work when turned on
high beams only work when I pull the the turn signal lever back and hold it.
is there anything else that could be causing this problem besides the headlight switch???
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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ignition switch maybe... most likely the combo switch
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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highly unlikely but its possible. a multimeter would help you find the source of the problem
 
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:39 PM
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hey had exact same problem one night just didn't turn on weird as hell, but anyway was the switch itself went out the part was around 350 i believe, and because you have to take council, airbag, and steering column apart so wasn't cheap labor i don't remember how much it was exactly bat around 400 to 450 i believe. just wondering how many miles are on your car. Hope the best i no my heart sunk that day.
 
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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i just rolled over to 160000. Where would i find a multimeter?
 
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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if its the combo switch just go to a local junkyard and pick one up then diy... did that for about 25 bucks
 
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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what do i do if it looks like the actual wire box that connects to the back of the headlight switch looks damaged? do i replace those too?
 
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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That'd be a huge pain in the *** if that was the case. Chances are the headlight (combo) switch took a dump - it's common for our cars. You can get the switch from ECS Tuning for about $158 and DIY the changeout in an hour or less.
 
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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Thats what i hit right around there 150,000 wonder if thats a common problem around this millage
 
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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mine went out at 95000ish
 



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