1984 Volkswagen Gti Headlights Wont Work Pull Switch High Beams They Come On

1984 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
230,000 MILES
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GTBFD3
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Headlights wont work. When I pull the switch for high beams they come on and also the wipers w work
Feb 9, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Do the wipers work normally without having to pull on the High Beam Switch?

Thomas
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:24 AM
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GTBFD3
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no the wipers dont work untill I pull the highbeams
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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EXOVCDS
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The load reduction relay is no good or the ignition switch that turns the relay on is no good.

Thomas
Feb 9, 2013 at 12:49 PM
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