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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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hopefully my sig pic is big enough, if not, i'll post another, but my headlights are dim as f*ck...i was driving the car tonight, and could barely see 5 feet in front of me...is there adjusting that needs to be done? is it a fuse or something, or are the headlights just dim?

i can't keep driving like this....also, my dashboard light that lights up the speedmoter and tach is dim/out...is it worth it to crack in there and replace it?
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Yup
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Replace the switch. I have the same problem with the headlights & I have brand new lights bulbs & housings.
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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i have after market headlights and they have this steel cup piece inside of it that the light goes into and then the light reflects back out of it but my bulb tip is dipped in a white color so i have like double the blocking i should have, so u need to get a bulb with nothing on the tip or some how get that peice out if u have that prob
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Replace the switch. I have the same problem with the headlights & I have brand new lights bulbs & housings.
as in the switch thats in the car that turns them on/off?
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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Just replying to your original question. Replace the interiordimmer switch if its not working right.
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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Just replying to your original question. Replace the interiordimmer switch if its not working right.
that would make the light that illuminates the speedometer work better? how do i replace that switch?
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Is sound almost as if you were running on the battery because your alternator wasn't putting out?
Did you try to start your car today?
Have you checked all your grounds?
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Almost stock is correct too. You should be able to pull the front cover off. Its been so long since I replaced mine I forget if there are screws that hold that cover on so be careful!
Old Jul 7, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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if you take your alt apart make sure you scribe some lines one one side, so you put it back together the same way it came out.



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