SuPa StaLLiOn 7

While driving home on the highway tonight I didn't notice my headlights were out. Since here in New York City all the streets are illuminated with lights, I didn't notice that my headlights were not working. When I got home all I seen illuminated on the fence were the parking lights. While I was on the highway however I got a nasty burning scent, and played around with the heat. It didn't have any bad smell, so I thought it was the toasted bagel I just bought. My headlights don't give off much light to begin with, and now none at all. Can it be that my fuse blew? And if so, how would I fix it?

USMC1775

If they were dim before, Id say you have dead bulbs

Natedogg1087

It sounds to me that it would be a short in the system if they were dim they could had been grounding out somewhere. And if you smelt a burnt smell to me that would be wire coating melting away which usually doesnt smell that bad. But check the obvious first like the fuses and bulbs.

SuPa StaLLiOn 7

Well it would be ironic for both to go out at the same time. When I say the headlights didn't give off much light, they weren't dim, they were just not powerful. They're lights from americanmuscle.com, Luminics bulbs. On the other hand I tried different bulbs with no such luck. Plus, I have fog lights hooked up to go on when the headlights go on, and they aren't turning on when I put the lights on. I'm guessing there is a short, but I have no clue with electrical problems.

SuPa StaLLiOn 7

bumpp

mustangcat

Did you link the fog lights power with the head lights power?
That'd be a good fuse blower.

Check the fuses!

In the instrument panel fuse box the Lights fuse will be at positions: 4, 10, & 38. With 10, 10, and 20 Amp fuses accordingly...

In the engine compartment fuse box the Lights fuse will be a 30 Amp(the lid to the fuse box shows you a diagram on the underside.)

Since both lights are out, my money is on the fuse located in the engine compartment since it relays both lights.