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Old 03-02-2005, 09:42 PM
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Headlights Died

I installed Sylvania Silverstar headlights about a month ago. And out of nowhere, the headlights died. The day running lights work, the corners work, the tail and brake lamps all work. Is there another fuse box other than the one next to the steering wheel. It's a 92 Brougham.
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Old 03-02-2005, 10:05 PM
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There should be a couple of black plastic boxes with white writing pn them in the engine compartment. those are fuse/relay boxes. If you do find that a fuse has blown, don't just put another fuse in. You need to find out what caused it to blow.
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:35 PM
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Lamps gone. Buy new, --->smtg else. Btw, do make a complaint to manufacturer.

Next bet is on burned light sw contacts.

The high/low beam +12V comes via fuse panel to light sw, then to lamps. Common ground is routed via burglar alarm circuit relay. Bodu ctrl module [that is fused] gives this relay its pwr...

fuse number related depending on module 52, 54,55, 61,62

seek uself from schema www.autozone.com
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Old 03-02-2005, 11:49 PM
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3rd gens have very thin and crappy wiring from the harness on the bulb on back.I would check there for burned up wiring.
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Old 03-03-2005, 05:07 AM
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the fuse your looking for if i remember right, is in the engine compartment, right of your battery, in a black box. good luck
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Old 03-03-2005, 06:20 AM
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i know alot of people that had run out and got the silver stars as soon as they were available, and they all blew. you need to upgrade the harnes for the bulb. i know i have seen the new end and harnes part at pepboys. imo i would just run the "hyper white" or whatever like that 1/2 the price but only about 1/4 less light that silver stars. and longer life
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Old 03-03-2005, 07:01 AM
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I'll stick with my wagner Britelights
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Old 03-04-2005, 07:10 AM
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High beams work!

Whats weird is, there are no blown fuses, and the high beams still work. I've been driving around at night blinding everyone. Any ideas?
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Old 03-04-2005, 07:28 AM
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I think there's a relay for em underhood
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Old 03-04-2005, 08:21 AM
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what does the relay look like? and where abouts is it located? Will i have to replace it? if so, where can I get one?
Thanks
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Old 03-04-2005, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Filthy_Rich
Whats weird is, there are no blown fuses, and the high beams still work. I've been driving around at night blinding everyone. Any ideas?

...when H4 low beam blows, high beam is still [SURprice!] ok.

Chek u bulbs, replace.
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Old 03-05-2005, 06:05 PM
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I ended up replacing with Philips Blue...
they seem ok so far.
Thanks for all the responses
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Old 03-05-2005, 06:58 PM
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the silverstars shouldn't burn up the wiring harness. they use the stock 45/65 wattage ratings. i've been using the silverstars for quite awhile now and have no issues with them burning out so far. remember not to touch the bulb with your fingers when you install them. the oil from your hands will drastically shorten the life of the bulbs.
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Old 03-06-2005, 06:43 AM
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MY left side low just went out, but the bulb isn't blown????? no bad fuses. highs work, etc. my connections were upgraded and i'm running h7's.
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