1999 Other Chrysler Models Headlights Dont Work Properly

1999 CHRYSLER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DARREN17
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my 99 intrepid's headlights dont work properly. when i turn on my high beams, they work fine. i heard it might be the ground wire or something. is that true? what kind of a repair is needed, and how much do you think? thanks
Jan 18, 2009 at 1:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What happens with the low beams?
Jan 20, 2009 at 7:42 PM
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DARREN17
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the low beams still i guess work, but very dim. high beams work fine, just the regular headlights dont work. wut do you think is the problem?
Jan 21, 2009 at 7:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like there is a problem with the ground. If the lights work dimmly, they are getting power. You could pull the plug on the back of the head light and check the plug to see if there is 12 volts there when the low beams are on. If there is less, then I would move to the switch itself.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 22, 2009 at 2:18 PM
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DARREN17
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what switch are you talking about and where do i move it?
Jan 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
What I mean is if the power supply to the light is below 12 volts, the head light switch itself may be bad.
Jan 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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DARREN17
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so if it is the witch, how would i change it to get the volts up to 12v?
Jan 22, 2009 at 5:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The front cover on the dash is removeable. You would gain access through there. Before purchasing a new one, however, have your old switch checked to make sure there is too much resistance in it. That way, we can eliminate the high beam switch too.

Joe
Jan 22, 2009 at 8:22 PM