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Old 08-16-2009, 12:35 PM
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I went to turn on my high beams and neither side is working. I checked the fuses first and they are ok. Could both of my bulbs gone out at the same time? Seems kind of unlikely, but still possible. Any other thoughts or things I should check before trying to replace the bulbs?
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 12:48 PM
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Do they come on when you hold the swtch the opposite way like you would to flash them? If they do then it might be the switch. I had to have mine replaced wnen I first bought my car.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 12:51 PM
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Do they come on when you hold the swtch the opposite way like you would to flash them? If they do then it might be the switch. I had to have mine replaced wnen I first bought my car.
No it never worked when I flashed them. Only when I pushed the switch forward. Now neither direction works.
 
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I'd check the bulbs first but it sounds like it might be the switch.
 
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these are the part# they replaced 5098519-AA SWITCH TURN SIG and 5098638-AA MOCULE HEADLAMP. I don't know the the price of the parts though it was done under warranty.
 
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these are the part# they replaced 5098519-AA SWITCH TURN SIG and 5098638-AA MOCULE HEADLAMP. I don't know the the price of the parts though it was done under warranty.
Thanks for the info. Hopefully it is just the bulbs.
 
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Old 08-21-2009, 02:13 PM
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Thanks for the info. Hopefully it is just the bulbs.
The problem was .............?
 
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The problem was .............?
No solution yet. I haven't had the time to try changing the bulbs. From the post I have seen it sounds like a real pain in the ... I will let you know when I get it fixed.
 
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Old 08-21-2009, 03:09 PM
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Have you tried testing the wiring with a voltmeter or test light ? Just curious !
 
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Old 08-21-2009, 03:15 PM
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Have you tried testing the wiring with a voltmeter or test light ? Just curious !
No I haven't really did anything yet. My inspection has to be renewed next month so I will have to fix it soon. Thanks for the idea.
 
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