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  • The dumb questions abound

    Ok, here's another question regarding my sons 89 rs.
    He only has bright head lights, which is to say all four headlights go on, when you hit the bright lit switch, it's either all or nothing.

    Is this a simple be switch, or a harness problem?

  • #2
    I would start with the switch and go from there wish u were closer I would come by and help and for the mirror eBay or thirdgen.org great info on our cars there as well
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    Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar


    Can you argue that it's "revolutionary"? Perhaps. Just because it's "new" and "different" doesn't mean it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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    • #3
      Agreed. Sounds like the switch to me

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      • #4
        Thanks guys. Someone here has a mirror, gonna try to meet him Friday.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by bigjon88 View Post
          I would start with the switch and go from there wish u were closer I would come by and help and for the mirror eBay or thirdgen.org great info on our cars there as well
          Used to live in your backyard. We spent the years at 10 & Ryan.

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          • #6
            Lmk if you need a hand with those headlight I maybe able to come out this weekend
            The Original




            Originally posted by 81DaytonaPaceCar


            Can you argue that it's "revolutionary"? Perhaps. Just because it's "new" and "different" doesn't mean it's the greatest thing since sliced bread.

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            • #7
              Work from the headlights back. If you dont own a multimeter, now would be a good time to get one. They can be pretty inexpensive. Check for voltage at the back of the headlight plug. The low beam lights should be dual filament. Its not that uncommon for both low beam filaments to burn out within a short time of each other and the high beams still work. Also check the grounds for continuity.

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              • #8
                Ok first get multimeter, unplug headlights(low beam) check continuity to verify bulb ok, then turn on headlight switch low beam, grd minus (black) on meter to ground then check for +12 on plug to headlight. yes 12v with switch on then you have bad bulb or grd. no 12v then follow back. you need a wire diagram to trouble shoot. could be bad fuse or relay. Not familiar with 3rd gen so need to get a book at auto zone for you model and year. then follow wiring diagram.
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                • #9
                  Thanks for the advice.

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                  • #10
                    Fixed the headlights, just a switch. Now if I can just fix the rod knock.

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