reattaone Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 My headlights flickered a couple of times then went out. ALL other lights work fine. Where should I start looking???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reattaone Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 I found the problem. I pulled the headlight switch out and the wiring harness was fried. That is what the smell was I notice the other day. ( On a posting the other day ) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I have also seen several times on the '88-89s where the wires will burn behind the headlight switch. I am not sure what causes this but I do have several parts and can be reached at jfinn@cpinternet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machiner 55 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I think it would be good bulletin board protocol to post this information in the original post also so that when others, new to the board, read that thread they might find the thread more helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim NotreDame IN Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 do the motors that turn on the headlights draw power the whole time that the headlights are up?? perhaps the old motors draw a bit more current as they age and this is what hurts the wiring? i don't know much about the circuit myself. just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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