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Headlights will NOT Activate when I turn on the Switch

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by bogusjr23, Feb 21, 2014.

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Feb 21, 2014 at 8:40 AM

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The Headlights (both the Low & High Beams) on my 1996 Toyota Tacoma will NOT Activate when I turn on the switch. I replaced the turn signal switch about a year ago. Please Help

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Feb 21, 2014 at 8:50 AM

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have you checked the fuses?

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Feb 21, 2014 at 8:51 AM

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The headlight switches on the gen ones due eventually break. At least you know it's not hard to replace. Does yours have a common high/low headlight fuse or relay? I don't recall.

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Feb 23, 2014 at 2:59 PM

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Yes, I have checked the fuses & the relay. Both are good. The Headlights have a common high/low Relay. I can hear the relay engage when i push or pull the switch.

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