turn on the headlights it stalls the engine?

2005 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
150,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FATMAN2583
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When the engine is running and you turn on the headlights it stalls the engine unless you unplug the drivers side headlight then it will stay running?
Feb 5, 2015 at 4:00 AM
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HMAC300
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check for a bad bulb or as short in wiring there.
Feb 5, 2015 at 4:08 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, you have a shorted bulb or bulb socket. I would remove the bulb assembly and look for burn marks. Here is a video to show you how.

https://youtu.be/as1oRCWu4nI?si=FiB8Ap1yd5ZBrLfq

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Jul 20, 2024 at 6:32 AM
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