QuestionHi there!
My 99 Sunfire headlamps will not turn on. When I turn the knob to turn them
on nothing happens. The DRLs, the back lights and the yellow corner lights all
work fine, as well as my high-beams. I have checked the fuses, and their fine,
I have changed the bulbs, and that did not help. Any suggestions as to what it
may be?The dealer wants to charge me a crazy amount for diagnostics, and
since I know nothing about cars I am hoping to prevent being doped! Thanks!
AnswerHi Heather,
I would guess that the dimmer switch is bad. That is what I would check first. Insure that power is being directed IN and OUT of the headlight switch first and then check the output leads of the dimmer both high and low. Chances are that you'll find power entering the switch but not exiting.
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