Headlight problem on my Ford Ranger

Tiny
JRH1986
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Hi I have a problem with my headlights when driving it goes on and off on low beams I don't know what's causing it please help
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:11 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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If the high beams never cause a problem, that should rule out the head light switch. The most likely suspect is bad contacts in the dimmer switch but also check the connector for signs of overheated terminals and a melted connector body. There could also be an intermittent connection in the wire going to the low beams.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:15 AM
Tiny
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To caradiodoc my headlights happens when I use my high beam when I turn my brights off in few minutes the low beams goes out but my dash stays light up when this happens
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:21 AM
Tiny
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If the high AND low beams are both affected, then it could also be the head light switch as well as the dimmer switch. If you can find used switches in a salvage yard you can try replacing one at a time to see if that solves the problem, otherwise you can do some testing with a test light or voltmeter. You would need a wiring diagram to know which wires to test on. You'd place the test probe on the wire leaving the head light switch, then watch if it goes out when the head lights go out. That will tell you if the problem is before or after that point in the circuit.

I might be able to help with the wire colors. I have a book for a '97 Ranger. That might be close enough.
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 3:40 AM
Tiny
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To caradiodoc thanks for you your help to solve my headlights problem
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 AT 4:52 AM

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