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YOUR RESEARCHlights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times

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Check manual and i now know what

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Checked the manual and I now know what that weird tool in the boot is for

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times
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Suspected cause

Most likely the light switch.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times

Suspected cause

It is most likely the light switch.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times

Replace light switch and everything will work fine

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Change the light switch and everything will work fine.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times
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Check manual and i now know what

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Checked the manual and I now know what that weird tool in the boot is for

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times

Replace light switch and everything will work fine

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Change the light switch and everything will work fine.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times
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Suspected cause

Most likely the light switch.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times

Suspected cause

It is most likely the light switch.

lights wont come on unless I turn swich on/off several times
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

2002 with litronics. Noticed last night that my lights didnt come on. "rebooted" via shutting car off and then restarting and lights were still off. Turns switch on and off twice and they came on. The fogs came on, the parking lights were on and everything else was normal... Any ideas?

POST 2Original post

Most likely the light switch. That and the ignition switch are known weak spots in these cars.

POST 3Original post

Have a look at the following thread... It is most likely the light switch. https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...sometimes.html Nikos.

POST 4Original post

Could also be the dreaded ignition switch... I have intermittent problems with headlights, interior lights and sunroof.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

thanks for the links... sounds like its the switch b.c hitting the highbeams lights them up with no issues...

POST 7Original post

Must be something in the air. . . my light switch just started doing the same thing. The driving lights come on but not the headlights. If I pull to get the fog lights then return, the lights stay on. New switch on order! Last time I tried removing one of the dash AC vents it was really stuck. I found the 3 screws, but any other suggestions welcome if you have done this yourself.

POST 8Original post

Lot's of electrical problems are tied to the light switch and even the hazard switch. I usually take these questions to RennTech and wait for Loren to answer. He's a walking 996 encyclopedia.

POST 9Original post

I had a simllar problem with my '00, add defective battery cable to the list of things to check.

POST 11Original post

Greg, quit making fun of me. Just because I bought a Honda doesn't mean that I am stupid about ALL things!

POST 12 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

finally(!!!) got this page to load... While waiting for the site to come back up and messing with my lights I realized that there is a burnt parking bulb inside the headlight assembly. Checked the manual and I now know what that weird tool in the boot is for Before I pull the head light out, do you know if that parking light is a common item I might find at autozone or do I need to get it from pelican? thanks

POST 13Original post

Quotes source post: 7081501

Funny I found this thread as I've been having the same problem lately as well. All of my lights except the headlights come on unless I turn the switch on and off a few times. I just had this happen on my car - I went to the dealer to find the bulb as I couldn't find it at a local auto parts store.

POST 14Original post

Quotes source post: 7082007

That is exactly what happened with my lights. Change the light switch and everything will work fine. Nikos.

POST 15Original post

Good point Tim,Honda lights,in fact all Honda switches tend to work when you activate them. So you must have put a lot of research in your rely. I apologize. Tool

POST 16Original post

Tool selection is very important in working with eletrical gremlins. Ohm meters and circuit testerts make the job much easier...

POST 17Original post

Quotes source post: 7082273

Thank you - I'll look into that after I return from vacation!

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