The headlights all work on high beams, but don't work on low. I already tried using a brand new dimmer switch, that didn't work. So what happened? My manual said a wire or wires have burned out and will need to be replaced. This is for the Sedan, though does it matter much between whether it's a Sedan or Wagon?
I'm the farthest thing from an electrician, but do the low beams work off of a separate fuse than the highs? (Could it be just a blown fuse?)
First, there is no fuse in the headlight circuit, there is only a circuit breaker built into the headlight switch. Second, the low beam bulbs have TWO filaments, one for high beam and one for low beam. That's why the low beam bulbs have three terminals and the high beam bulbs only have two. Have you verified that both low beam filaments have not burned out? Have you checked for +12v at the low beam terminal at the headlight connector when on low beams? Stop replacing perfectly good parts and start doing some no-cost troubleshooting first.
This might end up being a lot simpler than I thought. No, Joe; I didn't do any of that. I didn't realize the low beam bulbs have two filaments, I thought it would just be one. Thanks for that, now I have something to check.
Go to Harbor Freight and buy a 12volt test light. This'll make it easier to check for voltage on each connector. When you're ready Google for a headlight diagram. Away you go!
Thanks everyone, I've not yet checked the bulbs but they're next on the "To check" list. The car's not being driven in the winter months.
I'd just buy some new and improved bulbs. Make sure the terminals are not corroded while you are there. When spring arrives in Pennsylvania, around June 10th, take it for a drive.
Thanks. Actually last year I had it out even in March, the roads were clear then. This year's been pretty mild for winter in my area, though not enough for there to be no deicer on the road. I haven't needed to use the snowblower so far this winter though.
Even back in Illinois where we were supposed to be moved they've had very little snow. One son said he doesn't think the ground is frozen very deep. I sold my snow blower 22 years ago when we moved to Florida. So far I haven't needed one. It might work for the darn mole hills we have again.
