headlamp or dimmer switch

fire235 · 02-19-2002, 10:29 AM

Every so often when i turn my headlamps on they will not come on. Then when I hit the dimmer switch the bright lights will come on and I can switch back to regular. It this a dash switch problem or a dimmer switch problem? The dimmer switch appears to be working perfectly when switching from dim to bright, But something I have to hit the switch to get the lights to come on.

induction · 02-19-2002, 04:16 PM

What year is your stang?

Gearhead999 · 02-19-2002, 08:33 PM

Sounds like a dimmer problem. They are cheap enough and easy enough to replace. So even if you're wrong you're not out a ton of $$$.

Rev · 02-20-2002, 10:15 PM

Actually, both switches are relatively cheap. A new head light switch from Ford is only $20 or so. Not sure what the dimmer switch is, but couldn't be too much. Even if you did both , it shouldn't break the bank.

Rev

02-19-2002, 10:29 AM	#1
fire235 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 11	headlamp or dimmer switch Every so often when i turn my headlamps on they will not come on. Then when I hit the dimmer switch the bright lights will come on and I can switch back to regular. It this a dash switch problem or a dimmer switch problem? The dimmer switch appears to be working perfectly when switching from dim to bright, But something I have to hit the switch to get the lights to come on.

02-19-2002, 04:16 PM	#2
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	What year is your stang? __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

02-19-2002, 08:33 PM	#3
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Sounds like a dimmer problem. They are cheap enough and easy enough to replace. So even if you're wrong you're not out a ton of $$$. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

02-20-2002, 10:15 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Actually, both switches are relatively cheap. A new head light switch from Ford is only $20 or so. Not sure what the dimmer switch is, but couldn't be too much. Even if you did both , it shouldn't break the bank. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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