Originally Posted by
trout1105
I went to use our 79 series the otjer night and the headlighs failed to work, Both high and low beam.
The lights do come on when I use the "flasher" and the fuses seem to be good.
Compared to my D2a the fusing system in the 79 series is archaic so I am thinking the problem is in the switch itself.
Before I start pulling the steering coloumb apart is there anything else I should be looking at?
An acquaintance had a similar problem a few years ago - turned out to be the dip switch had burnt out. Apparently there's a relay near the radiator, too, that can be a problem. (His was a 6 cylinder).
The dip switch is like a "cartridge" setup. Remove the shroud, unclip the wiring plug on the bottom, then a couple of screws holding the black "cartridge" (complete with stalk), which pulls out. Replace all, and drive away!
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