jasonboyle

I got my mustang to start up and run. It was a bad ground at the starter. Now my headlights are not working. Is it the headlight switch? How do I check this. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Bogalu

Well I have a 69 mustang and when you turn the light switch it makes a lock in or kinda like a click when it engages the headlights at least I think. So if it doesn't make that click or lock in motion then it could be the headlight switch. Also try the dimmer switch. The dimmer switch is on the floor near to the top and left. Mess with that a little, maybe it might help. Best of luck and I hope I could help.

jasonboyle

Yeah sorry I posted the worng year, hehe , force of habit since I used to own a 67. So yeah its a 69 coupe! I went under the dash and tried to pull of the switch, then all of a sudden the headlights tarted to work. Now I have another problem, lol. The brake lights don't work now,lol. Man I tell ya, one thing after another with this thing. So I am gonna test the brake switch tomorrow when I have more time. I figure theres a bunch of wiring probs. If anybody has came across the same situation, let me know what ya did to fix it, if possible.

Thanks

Bogalu

lol I dont have any wiring problems on my car although I had a 77 pontiac that had the same problem with the headlight switch. what do ya know a pontiac had a problem. but anyway be carful with the switch you dont want to break it because its a cheap part but has a lot of labor. lol let me tell ya.

jasonboyle

Yup, I think the headlight switch also has something to do with the brake lights not working. I was just scanning my manual. Wonder if I would have to special order a new headlight switch, or maybe I would be able to find it at canadian tire or part source or something.

Bogalu

youd be surprised how many parts an ordinary parts store like autozone or pepboys will have for older cars like ours. try one of them if theres one near you.

jasonboyle

Gonne pull the stuff off later tonight and check all the wiring out, then tomorrow check out the parts store, !

jasonboyle

Woohoo, got all the lights working! Had a bad ground on the brake lights. She's good to go now. My lights used to flicker when turning a corner. Not anymore after taking out the headlight switch and installing it again. Musta just need some lovin!

Thanks for all the help guys!

Bogalu

yeah usually the headlight switch can cause all kinds of problems. lol but hey at least you got everything working without having to spend any money. thats always a good thing. lol

jasonboyle

No doubt. Glad to have the beast running again! Taking it in for anAVR tomorrow to make sure the charging system is up to par.