Hi beams stuck on and cant turn them off
04-07-2014, 09:40 AM
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Hi beams stuck on and cant turn them off When I turn the lights on my hi beams are automatically on and I cant turn them off. My blinkers(left and right) work just fine and my windshield wiper works as well when I pull back (to turn off brights) theres no click or resistance? anyone experience this issue?
04-07-2014, 02:03 PM
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According to my 1996 GM service manual (Page 8A-100-1), the "Headlamp Dimmer Switch" is the only component between the "Headlamp Switch" and the bulbs themselves - so, if the wiring has not changed, then it sounds like the "Headlamp Dimmer Switch" has failed in the "Hi" position.
04-07-2014, 02:17 PM
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but wouldnt I hear a a click or have some resistance? i thought there would be a linkage or something mechanical since there is no click or resistance when i pull it back
04-08-2014, 04:14 PM
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The switch isn't up top, it's down under the dash.
You'll need to remove the two lower dash panels, then follow the rod down the steering column up under the dash were you'll find the switch. Make sure you have plenty of light because the switch will still be hard to see, you'll most likely find it easier by feel and should be able to manipulate the switch to click back to low beams. This won't fix anything, just put it back to low beams.
Here's the switch/dimmer:
http://shbox.com/ignsw/column2.jpg
You'll need to remove the two lower dash panels, then follow the rod down the steering column up under the dash were you'll find the switch. Make sure you have plenty of light because the switch will still be hard to see, you'll most likely find it easier by feel and should be able to manipulate the switch to click back to low beams. This won't fix anything, just put it back to low beams.
Here's the switch/dimmer:
http://shbox.com/ignsw/column2.jpg
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04-08-2014, 08:11 PM
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thanks well if i push the metal arm that goes down to the switch and i hear and feel it click like it should, it should then return to low beams correct? also what piece is where the red arrow is in my picure because that piece is no where in my car
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04-09-2014, 02:57 PM
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Part number 26035242. $32 at the dealer, about half that online.
You should check that the switch is the problem by looking under the dash and watching for the rod to move when you attempt to toggle the high beams with the T/S lever. If the rod doesn't move you probably need a new lever. If the rod does move then you probably need the switch.
You should check that the switch is the problem by looking under the dash and watching for the rod to move when you attempt to toggle the high beams with the T/S lever. If the rod doesn't move you probably need a new lever. If the rod does move then you probably need the switch.
04-09-2014, 03:20 PM
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okay thanks and i can move the rod and feel it click and hear it as well and nothing happens but i will check that this weekend. my next question is Once i get the switch to turn off my brights what should i do to connect the lever(blinker) to the metal rod since there is nothing linking the two?
