Headlight Relay

1998 VOLVO V70
220,000 MILES
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UTOPIASTATEOFMIND
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Hi! After changing the fuel pump relay, the headlights will not turn on, and the brights will not stay engaged. All other light functions working properly, and fuel pump relay change was a success. Greatly appreciate help! A diagram would go a million miles...hopefully the Volvo will too!
Jan 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the fuse, headlite relay or the headlite switch
Jan 20, 2012 at 10:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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sounds whacked. did you check fuses?
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:16 PM
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CADIEMAN
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are you sure no grounds were loosened?check the voltage at the headlight breaker or fuse on both sides with a test light if ok check for voltage at the headlight bulb socket.check the bulb filiments visually.
Jan 20, 2012 at 11:51 PM
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