headlights, please help!

BradleysGF · Post by **BradleysGF** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:53 pm

the headlights on my 88 base will not come on! the only way i have gotten them on seen that went out it i pull my high beam bar by the wheel and all 4 lights come on. i have replaced my switch with the buttons in my dash, i have replaced the light bulbs, and i have checked all the fuses and still they will not come on when i turn them on. does anyone have any other ideas? i really need some help because right now i cant drive it after dark. thanks!!!

mustangman70 · Post by **mustangman70** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:27 pm

What about the ground wires?

1988GTU · Post by **1988GTU** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:52 pm

On the steering column there is a white plastic piece with a metal bracket. The high beam rod goes down into it and that switch controls the lights. You'll need to take off the kick panels and possibly drop the column to get at it. Have fun!

mustangman70 · Post by **mustangman70** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:50 pm

I think SHE said the brights work but her low's arent?

1988GTU · Post by **1988GTU** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:09 pm

Correct, and I told the person how about fixing it.

BradleysGF · Post by **BradleysGF** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:05 am

well i am a girl, cant you tell by the picture??? i'm pretty sure it is the dimmer switch, the one on the steering column. which yes, will be very fun, but it will be cheaper than taking it to a shop

also being a girl the shop will just try to rip me off anyway. but thanks everyone! (there aren't any ground wires, it goes headlight switch, dimmer switch, fuseable link, light)

1988GTU · Post by **1988GTU** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:17 am

Hey being a female doesn't make it any difference... There are a few on this site that do PLENTY of there own repairs/mods.
Here's a pic of what I am referring to:

mustangman70 · Post by **mustangman70** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:16 am

Sorry jess i edited it haha

See i thought the switch on that column was just for the ignition and the brights....isnt her "low beam" headlight switch mounted on the dash to the left of the gauges?

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