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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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Low beams don't work

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I have a 87 Max and my low beams don't work. The high beams work but not the low. I purchased new bulbs, same thing lows don't work highs do. Anybody have a clue what might be wrong?
Old Sep 25, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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1) fuse
2) relay
3) switch
4) dunno.
Old Sep 25, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Strong possiblity it's the switch...check and see if any other lights, other than the dome light, act odd...if it'sa the switch, save the hassle and buyt a new one, not one from a wrecking yard...they average about $125 for the entire combo switch the mounts to the column...
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
1) fuse
2) relay
3) switch
4) dunno.
Where is the relay located?
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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does any thing buzz when you try to use your low beams?
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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a bad relay will not always make a buzzing sound...the relay should be under the hood, next to the battery, in the relay control box, if i remember right...i could be wrong.
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 05:53 PM
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no not always but if it buzzes then its easier to find
Old Sep 26, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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no not always but if it buzzes then its easier to find
no buzzing. All the other lights work, turn signal and side marker lights. I will check the relay tomorrow and see if that is the problem. It's weird.
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