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08-03-2018, 12:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-03-2018, 12:51 PM by ERIC J snowbird.)
My newest car(87) has the auto headlights option and I can't get my headlights to work. All of the parking lights and dash lights come on but no headlights. I tried covering the optical sensor with my hand and still nothing. If I pull back on the dimmer switch the high beam will come on as long as I pull back on the switch. I don't have the owners manual but I think I know what I'm doing. Turn on the headlights switch and roll the sensitivity wheels. Any direction on where to start checking things or am I just running it wrong?
- ERIC J
87 Black 5speed, 88 Black 5speed.
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Obvious questions: Did you check for a blown fuse? Loose wiring?
Do the lights come on normally, as in with the standard headlight switch?
If so, you’ll need a wiring schematic to track down the problem and trace the wires. I think Brian here has something he can email you.
Good luck.
Another proud dues-paying member.
1987 Turbo Coupe w/T5OD, 8.8 axle, grey smoke; most options. Got it in 1991 with 41K miles: 3 turbos, 2 heater cores, 1 T5OD full rebuild, 5 clutches, 1 head gasket, 2 Teves II ABS units, etc. later....
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Found the problem, Thanks. Previous owner changed out the headlight switch and broke the lock tabs off. The connector wiggled back.
- ERIC J
87 Black 5speed, 88 Black 5speed.
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Glad you found the problem!! Easy fixes are always good fixes!
Jeff Korn
88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
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