Headlights shutting off and on while driving

1994 CHEVROLET CAPRICE

109,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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While driving down the road my headlights cut off on my car, but eventually came back on. I noticed when it started doing that I was not able to use the headlight dimmer switch. it was not clicking any more. so it will not go from high to low or low to high. what could it be?

Apr 6, 2017 at 11:24 PM

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Hello,

It sounds like it could be a faulty headlight switch. It is possible to have corrosion on the connectors that is triggering the intermittent light on and off.

Check the connectors and make sure it is secured, free of corrosion or burnt pin(s).

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-headlight-switch-works

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 27, 2021 at 9:35 PM