No dash lights but headlights work

[slo89stang]

95 Mark base.

I have headlights in manual and auto modes. I have no dash lights, and I swear that I can hear the locks trying to engage when I mess with the Dimmer switch.


?? I am lost on this one.

 

[NoLimit95]

95 Mark base.

I have headlights in manual and auto modes. I have no dash lights, and I swear that I can hear the locks trying to engage when I mess with the Dimmer switch.


?? I am lost on this one.

I would start by pulling out the headlight switch and unplug it from the harness to see if the harness is melted and or warped. The switch was upgraded in 95 but it's possible that you have one that wasn't upgraded before it was installed. If it is melted and warped, you'll need a new harness and get the upgraded switch. It can't hurt to at least take it out and look. I'm not saying that's your problem but it is possible. Other than that, I would say what most would say... Check fuses.

 

[Sapperfire]

+1

 

[slo89stang]

finally got time to take the switch out. It just seemed like the pins were not tight going into the wire harness. I slightly bent the pins inward and plugged it back in.


Good to go now. Thanks for the heads up guys. I have waaaaaay too many projects going on right now. haha

 

[NoLimit95]

I would invest about $25 to $30 into a new switch and fix that problem before it becomes something bigger in the future. Those switch pins shouldn't feel loose at all when pressed into the harness. Should be a nice snug fit. It almost sounds like it's in the process of warping now and causing it to bend enough to loosen pins. They don't just come loose for no reason. I have seen a really warped harness before and you don't want to have to fix all that. The switch alone is much much easier.