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Old 10-20-2003, 12:36 PM
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Default Headlights On Light won't go off

I have a 1971 and my headlight on light won't go off. Any ideas on what to check?

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Old 10-20-2003, 12:52 PM
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Default Re: Headlights On Light won't go off (KSullender)

Check the micro switch at each headlight assembly. It's an indicator of headlight door position, not the lights themselves.

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Old 10-20-2003, 12:54 PM
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Default Re: Headlights On Light won't go off (KSullender)

Are you talking about the bright red annoying lite on the dash? There is a vacuum line somewhere in the head lite fixture that is disconnected or as in my case, the nipple which the line attaches is broken off...
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Default Re: Headlights On Light won't go off (KSullender)

My guess would be the same as Rolling Thunder. Even though the lights are on, the headlight housings are not fully up - they need to hit a small switch to turn off the dash light. This can be adjusted or your vacuum system might have a leak due to dryness, cracked hoses, etc.

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Default Re: Headlights On Light won't go off (Rolling Thunder)

Check the micro switch at each headlight assembly. It's an indicator of headlight door position, not the lights themselves.

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:withstupid: There are two switches (one on each assembly) that make contact with the housing. If the headlights are all the way up you may need to adjust the switch position until the light goes out.

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