Headlights won't turn on.

1996 SAAB 9000
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CLYDON
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Fuses are Good.
Bulbs are new...
I am completely lost...
What should I do next?

Thanks.
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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do you have meter or test light? if so check for voltage at headlamp. come about suddenly?
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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CLYDON
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I don't...But I could get one. How do you do that? The Headlights were working and then they just stopped i have one very very dim running light. The fog lights and turn signals all work.
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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check fuses # 11- 29-31 -32
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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CLYDON
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Are those connected somehow to the main headlights? Or are those switch fuses?
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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fuse box in glove box
Jun 7, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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CLYDON
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All of those fuses are good. What should I do next?
Jun 9, 2012 at 6:09 PM
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CLYDON
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I also just discovered that the hazard switch is not working. I pulled the fuse for that one and checked it and it is good
Jun 9, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Need a meter and remove light switch check for voltage possible faulty switch
Jun 11, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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CLYDON
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The actual turnstyle switch out of the dash? And how do I check the voltage? Sorry, im very new to all of this.
Jun 11, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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Meter black lead to ground ie. metal part of car and Red lead ctouch to terminals to read for voltage
Jun 11, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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CLYDON
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Is the terminal located on the switch in the dash or am I going to where the bulbs connect?
Jun 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM
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