-=1OneShotNO2=-

About 2 weeks ago my right headlight went out, and then yesterday my left one went out. I am totally clueless about what could have caused this, where should I check first?
Also I wanted to check the fuse, but lucky for me the fuse box cover is not there. Anyone know which one is for the headlights?

liv

fuse shouldn't have caused it

I usually only loose headlights on bumpy roads

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Does anyone think it could be the switch? The parking lights come on and the interior lights, but not the taillights or headlights. They flip up but dont come on.

Icemark

If one went out and then the other, you have burnt out bulbs.

If it was the switch, they would not raise, and both would be out at the same time.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

What would cause my bulbs to burn out?

My5ABaby

iTrader: (7)

Being old.

Icemark

yep, being old or the alternator is putting out more than 14.4 volts

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Are the headlights and high beams different bulbs? because my highs dont come on either, the symbol doesnt even show up on the dash.

Icemark

They are different filiments in the same bulb

Are they plugged in???

Are you sure one went out, then the other a short time later???

-=1OneShotNO2=-

One went out and the other went out 2 or three weeks later. The headlights are plugged in.

Icemark

bad bulbs then would be the first thing I would check.

Do you have a digital multi meter that you can check the bulbs with???

-=1OneShotNO2=-

no i dont, will the bulbs be black?

'87 turbo II

iTrader: (1)

not always but if you take apart the sealed housings you should check for the filament to be in tact. you could also rig a bootleg test light but make sure to use some resistors to keep the bulbs from burning out if they ARE good.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Got the headlight out.. i am a newb to cars so will i have to change the entire lamp, or just the bulbs within it. And if i only replace the bulbs how do i get them out?

Icemark

stock bulbs would require the replacement of the entire lens/bulb assembly.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

The bulbs are out and through the lens they do not look burned out. If it were the bulbs, would the headlight icon still come on?

1987_Gxl

ummm go buy some new lights, they may not look burnt out, but the little filiment inside could have broken

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Bought new headlights and still get nothing :-( Should I take it to a mechanic? Really dont want to but I have no idea whats up with it.

Icemark

If new bulbs did not fix the problem, then one did not stop working before the other.

Do you have access to multi meter?

And only take the car to the dealer if you have more money than sense

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Yes I have one.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Ehh can anyone offer me some advice on the best way to diagnose this problem? I have a week of nightshifts coming up, and I really need to get this fixed.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

I checked the relays today, and I found that one of the wires has been connected to something, I think that is at the Dimmer relay I am not sure, and the wires on the other relay are melted, I assumed it was the Headlight Relay but I am not sure. Can anyone tell me which relay is which, if I should detach that connection (It was probably connected to the old alarm that is no longer in the car), and how I can repair those wires. Sorry the pictures are so blurred, I need a new camera.

-=1OneShotNO2=-

Fixed the headlights!! Checked the grounds, bulbs, fuses, and put a bandaid on those wires. I will fix them permanently on Friday.

Icemark

did you have some overwattage Xenon lights in there or something; that it is all burnt up???

-=1OneShotNO2=-

No I was mistaken, they were not burned they were cut. There is a fan near the relays (oil cooler fan I think) and the wires got a little too close.