headlight problems

Bewstin · November 3rd, 2009, 05:10 AM

Hey guys, new to the forums here, i have a 98 mustang gt, and im having problems with the headlights. If i pull the switch all the way out the headlights come on but the gauges go out, and if i push it in a little bit the gauges come on and the headlights go out though. I have to play with it for a while to get em both to come on, and every so often if i hit a big bump they will go out again. Any idea where im getting a bad connection? just put in a new headlight switch and it helped a little bit but its gotten worse again. any ideaS?

Molitor · November 3rd, 2009, 05:49 AM

First off, welcome. I think it is a bad connection, putting a new headlight switch in should do the trick

97S281 · November 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

It sounds to me like a loose connection.

If you already replaced the switch, I would check out the connector itself. Sometimes they develop problems. Check the wiring going into the connector as well. Make sure it is in there firmly and not loose.

Bewstin · November 5th, 2009, 03:34 PM

alright well i got it to work now, the connections in the back of the connectors where loose and popped out. I put em in tight and made sure they stayed, so now the lights and tail lights work when i pull out the switch. But now the instrument cluster gauges wont light up, it keeps poppin the fuse. If i put a new fuse in, pull the switch out, the fuse will pop. Wheres the illumination wire for the gauges? does anyone know. i was thinking it might be running into the stereo.

330CubeGt · November 5th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Atleast you got it fixed that would drive me nuts...

Ethan79 · November 5th, 2009, 05:51 PM

mine does this too. i just wiggle the headlight knob and the gauges come on

97S281 · November 5th, 2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Bewstin

alright well i got it to work now, the connections in the back of the connectors where loose and popped out. I put em in tight and made sure they stayed, so now the lights and tail lights work when i pull out the switch. But now the instrument cluster gauges wont light up, it keeps poppin the fuse. If i put a new fuse in, pull the switch out, the fuse will pop. Wheres the illumination wire for the gauges? does anyone know. i was thinking it might be running into the stereo.

Just pull your cluster out and follow it by sight. Check for a loose ground.

November 3rd, 2009, 05:10 AM	#1
Bewstin Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	headlight problems Hey guys, new to the forums here, i have a 98 mustang gt, and im having problems with the headlights. If i pull the switch all the way out the headlights come on but the gauges go out, and if i push it in a little bit the gauges come on and the headlights go out though. I have to play with it for a while to get em both to come on, and every so often if i hit a big bump they will go out again. Any idea where im getting a bad connection? just put in a new headlight switch and it helped a little bit but its gotten worse again. any ideaS? __________________ 1998 Mustang GT

November 3rd, 2009, 05:49 AM	#2
Molitor Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach 1 Speed of Sound@Mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winona Minnesota Posts: 622	First off, welcome. I think it is a bad connection, putting a new headlight switch in should do the trick __________________ Military Crew MM Sapper Squad Zombie Killing Club Member #4 Black Stang Crew Member #5

November 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM	#3
97S281 Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ZEBULON N.C. Posts: 1,557	It sounds to me like a loose connection. If you already replaced the switch, I would check out the connector itself. Sometimes they develop problems. Check the wiring going into the connector as well. Make sure it is in there firmly and not loose. __________________

November 5th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#4
Bewstin Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	alright well i got it to work now, the connections in the back of the connectors where loose and popped out. I put em in tight and made sure they stayed, so now the lights and tail lights work when i pull out the switch. But now the instrument cluster gauges wont light up, it keeps poppin the fuse. If i put a new fuse in, pull the switch out, the fuse will pop. Wheres the illumination wire for the gauges? does anyone know. i was thinking it might be running into the stereo. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT

November 5th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#5
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1998 Mustang GT 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 3,396	Atleast you got it fixed that would drive me nuts... __________________ Boosted Auto 5.4 (Stock Specs) 380 @ 4750 RPM 450 @ 3250 RPM If its Fast and reliable, it ain't cheap. If its Cheap and reliable, it ain't fast. If its Fast and cheap, it ain't reliable.

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November 5th, 2009, 05:51 PM	#6
Ethan79 Newbie 1998 Mustang GT too slow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Posts: 26	mine does this too. i just wiggle the headlight knob and the gauges come on

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