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Run with parking and fog lights

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Sometimes I can't get them on at all, so I run with parking and fog lights.
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Clean contacts where the headlights plug in

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Try removing your headlights and cleaning the contacts where the headlights plug in.
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Try removing your headlights and cleaning the contacts where the headlights plug in.
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Replace some switch

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I have a 03 Cab and I had to have the dealership replace some switch.
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Replace switch if

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And...how easy a job to replace the switch if that's necessary?
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Clean contacts where the headlights plug in

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Try removing your headlights and cleaning the contacts where the headlights plug in.
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Replace some switch

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I have a 03 Cab and I had to have the dealership replace some switch.
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Replace switch if

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And...how easy a job to replace the switch if that's necessary?
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Run with parking and fog lights

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Sometimes I can't get them on at all, so I run with parking and fog lights.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

On my 02 C4S, it'll sometimes take 3 or 4 turns of the dash headlamp switch to get the lights to turn on. Anyone experience anything similar? Likely an issue with the switch itself or is there a common issue with the lights themselves that I need to be aware of? And...how easy a job to replace the switch if that's necessary? Thanks all.

POST 2Original post

sounds like a headlight switch replacement is pull the **** and press the release under with a small screw driver or pick remove 3 t20 torx screws remove vent assy un plug switch remove 1 19mm nut holding swith on tun 1/16 turn and remove switch install is oppisitie

POST 3Original post

Try removing your headlights and cleaning the contacts where the headlights plug in. The owner's manual describes how to do it.

POST 4Original post

This happened to me man. I have a 03 Cab and I had to have the dealership replace some switch. My car is under warranty,if yours is they cover it

POST 5Original post

I've got the same problem. Sometimes I can't get them on at all, so I run with parking and fog lights. I'm due for a 15k inspection and am still covered with warranty so I'll let the dealer take care of of it. Figured it was a switch.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks all. Switch is $101.50 at Auto Parts Haus (Rennlist sponsor)...seems like a simple enough exercise to tackle, once the playoffs are over.

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