faulty head lights

1996 FORD ESCORT
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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TERRY PAUL
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N reg ford escort 1600, parking lights side lights and main beam working cannot get dip head lights to work have checked fuses in fuse box under dashboard and changed bulbs still not working,can you help ? thanks
Jun 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Have you checked the dimmer switch?
Jun 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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TERRY PAUL
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do you mean the switch on the stalk?
Jun 22, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, that controls the high and low beams operations.
Jun 22, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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TERRY PAUL
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yes tried that still no joy,not sure if there's a relay switch i could try.
Jun 22, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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KHLOW2008
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I have a schematic here, check if the wiring colors are similar to what you have.
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Jun 22, 2011 at 1:40 PM