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[jelvington]

Need help. My wifes Explorer's headlights stopped working. Turn the headlight switch on and everything works but the headlights. If I pull the "flash to pass" then I can flash the high beams, but there is no low beam. I replaced the headlight switch still nothing. Can anyone give me some advice on this? Maybe the dimmer switch? It is a '98 Explorer. I tried to get help on the Ford site but no respnse from anyone. I hate to use the extended warranty now because it is about to expire and I would like that refund if I can prevent using it this late. Thanks in advance!

 

[paccool]

See if you can get a wiring diagram. There may be a relay in the circut that has burned out.

 

[drrhoades]

I have a 94 F-150 and one of the headlights went out. Everything worked the same as you describe. I just put in new bulbs and it fixed the problem.

 

[Wolfgang]

I had a 97 F150 that had a similar problem. It turned out to be the tuen signal lever on the steering column.

 

[jelvington]

I tried the bulb replacement on Monday and it didn't work so I replaced the headlight switch and it still didn't work. I stopped and picked up the hi/lo beam/turn signal switch on my way home yesterday, maybe thats it. I will see if I can get to it today. Thanks guys.

 

[Leewhiskey]

When I worked on a fleet of 97 ford buses this was a very common problem because they ran with the lights on all the time. It was always the turn signal switch.



Chris

 

[jelvington]

The turn signal switch fixed it. Thanks.