98 Cadillac Eldorado, replaced alternator now headlights wont work

Tiny
DWISE
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Just recently replaced the alternator on the Eldorado which was a task, now it runs fine but the headlights wont work. I have checked the fuses and all fine, checked battery connections and reconnected alternator. Still no lights, the day running lights are on the turn signals are on the parking lights or on, but no headlights or high beams. When you put it in drive the day running lights come on, then when you hit the lights on the day running lights turn off and nothing. I need help here I dont know where to go next.
Thursday, May 19th, 2011 AT 2:50 AM

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Tiny
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Start by having the headlight switch tested by a professional, you have serious problem here-You sure you didn't blow a fusible link?
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011 AT 9:39 AM
Tiny
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Ive seen this remove the headlight bulbs and insp. The philament. Most likely bad bulbs. Gl
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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I found 2 sets of fuses both under the hood, and they were all fine, im not sure if there is another fuse box somewhere but I cant find it. I actually never checked the lights to make sure they were still good I just assumed both lights wouldnt go out at the exact same time, and the day running lights are working.I have some troubleshooting to do does anyone know where the switch would be located in this car?
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Friday, May 20th, 2011 AT 2:48 AM
Tiny
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CHECK THE BULBS IVE HAD THIS HAPPEN MANY TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP.
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Friday, May 20th, 2011 AT 4:08 PM
Tiny
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Also ck. For voltage at the bulb connector.
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Friday, May 20th, 2011 AT 6:30 PM
Tiny
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Hey Dwise I was wondering if you could give me the information on how to replace the alt on a 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. Mine just went out along with my ac compressor. Any info will be appreciated. Thank you.
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Thursday, May 26th, 2011 AT 12:09 AM

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