1971 Chevrolet El Camino Hi Tail Lights Brake Lights Parking Work Head Light

1971 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
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LARRYBUSS
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Hi
tail lights, brake lights and parking lights work but the head lights do not light up. The bulbs are good, any ideas???
thanks
Dec 13, 2012 at 4:48 AM
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FIXITMR
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do some electrical testing.
Dec 13, 2012 at 5:10 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check the high beam switch. there should be power to one heavy wire, then goes to either low or high beams.

common failure in the old days. the connectors used to melt

Roy
Dec 13, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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