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Old 05-11-2009, 10:49 AM
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A few days ago the left headlight stopped working. Two days went by and the right headlight quit working. So not neither work. I thought OK - they both died at the same time. I replaced both bulbs with new ones and they still do not work... ugh

Any ideas? I should also tell you my ignition is acting weird. Sometimes I have to wiggle the key to get the car to come out of park and start the seat belt light dinging.... - I guess really getting the electrical to the run state.

anyone? Thanks
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 12:14 PM
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welcome to the forums.did the car have the daytime running lights? check the wiring on the headlights.insulation might be cracked or the connector could be fried.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 04:00 PM
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thanks - yes it does.

I will check the hardware on those and report back. I hope it is that simple
 
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Have you checked your fuse? What about the bulb failure warning light? That should come on if the bulbs are dead or if the fuse is out.
 
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Originally Posted by Legendsecko87
Have you checked your fuse? What about the bulb failure warning light? That should come on if the bulbs are dead or if the fuse is out.
dont think its the fuse because they went out two days apart.but i could be wrong
 
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True. what about the main connector on the right side of the radiator.
 
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Old 05-22-2009, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by emerlin
Hi,
I should also tell you my ignition is acting weird. Sometimes I have to wiggle the key to get the car to come out of park and start the seat belt light dinging....
i had to replace the ignition switch for this. not sure if it will affect your headlight problem
 
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