1999 Ford Escort ZX2 Headlights Only Work When Held

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SKYELARK
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I have a 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 mileage around 150,000. The headlights quit working... the only way I can get the headlights (and tail lights and parking lights) to work at all is to manually hold the switch back as if I were temporarily using my high beams. What would cause this and how would I fix it?
Mar 26, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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RAYHUT
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bad swich
Mar 27, 2006 at 3:07 AM
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RAYHUT
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your swich is bad buy a new one.
Mar 27, 2006 at 3:07 AM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the headlight switch. The expert said the switch is bad and recommended buying a new one.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Ford Escort ZX2 with about 150,000 miles said the headlights, tail lights, and parking lights only work when the switch is held back in the temporary high-beam position. The expert said the switch is bad and advised buying a new one.

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