Headlight trouble
05-09-2010, 03:26 PM
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Car: 1990 Z28 Camaro
Headlight trouble
I have a 90 camaro and when i turn the lights on the brights come on but I cant switch to low beams does anyone have a idea why it is like this.
05-09-2010, 05:03 PM
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Car: 91 R/S , 89 dodge p/u
Engine: L31 GM crate re-cammed , 318
Transmission: T-5 , 4 speed auto
Axle/Gears: 3.42 , ?
Re: Headlight trouble
most likely the hi/low beam switch has slipped out of adjustment . 20yrs of flipping beams can do that . it's located on the steering shaft below the shaft support . remove under dash panels on drivers side . on lt. side of shaft you will see a white boxy looking switch with an "L" shaped rod going to it . thats the dimmer switch , lightly loosen bolts holding it in place , slide it up the shaft till no slop in linkage , tighten bolts . that's it . good luck .
05-09-2010, 07:48 PM
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Re: Headlight trouble
i have a similar problem only its the brights that don't turn on, could it be the same switch?
05-09-2010, 08:15 PM
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05-09-2010, 08:31 PM
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Re: Headlight trouble
most likely the hi/low beam switch has slipped out of adjustment . 20yrs of flipping beams can do that . it's located on the steering shaft below the shaft support . remove under dash panels on drivers side . on lt. side of shaft you will see a white boxy looking switch with an "L" shaped rod going to it . thats the dimmer switch , lightly loosen bolts holding it in place , slide it up the shaft till no slop in linkage , tighten bolts . that's it . good luck .
05-31-2010, 10:24 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: L31 350
Transmission: 89 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 gov lock
Re: Headlight trouble
im having a similer problem but the plastic that the rod slips into thats attached to the stalk is broken? any help here?
