OBS Chevy headlight Dimmer switch and connector. Running lights work, headlights and high beam don’t

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2 жыл бұрын

1994 k2500 suburban. I had running lights but no headlights. The problem was the dimmer switch under the dash, attached to the steering column.

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@grumpyandoldave2138 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Simple and to the point. Headlights are back.

@turq57nomad Жыл бұрын

Right on!!!! Yeah mine went out on a 6 hour drive back home at night from bird hunting ! Sucked! Glad it helped! I get tired of dudes videos talking about their life problems! Get to the point!

@damienballard5 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video, it gave me some good tips for when I attempt this, those two bolt/nut holding the switch on looked hard to get to. I've gotta to replace this switch on my 89 k1500. My high beams are working but the switch won't click over to give me low beams unless I hold in on the turn signal stalk.

@hunnit5twan216 7 ай бұрын

I'm having literally the same exact problem, jus bought the truck haven't had time to look at it but i got a feeling this was my cheat code😂

@turq57nomad 2 ай бұрын

Send it!

@ogstackadollor85 5 ай бұрын

Ima be doing this one tomorrow good video

@turq57nomad Ай бұрын

How’d it go?

@steverose2405 Ай бұрын

Update: If that high beam rod falls out, don't lose hope; after about 15 minutes of trial and error (mainly error), I was able to get the rod mated with the lever. The whole thing is back together. Follow the advice given to tape it to the steering column.

@davidfrost4944 8 ай бұрын

I replaced the headlight switch because the dash light dimmer portion of the switch had failed and I had no dash lights. When I plugged in the new switch, the red wire (power) slipped out of the connector and made intermittent contact with the switch. Drove me crazy for a month before figuring it out.

@tinybear5757 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I have nearly the same issue and it is still ongoing after replacing both switches.and if you dont mindme asking,what did you do cut it of and replace it like he did here?

@McChevy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for your video, my Truck's lights was working the one day, two days later when I got into her, the running lights was working, but like you, no headlights, nor high beams. I ordered a headlight switch, thinking it to be the problem... But not. I'll order a dimmer switch and replace it.... Hopefully it works....

@turq57nomad 2 жыл бұрын

How’d it go?

@McChevy 2 жыл бұрын

@@turq57nomad Hi, when I opened up, I found that my Truck had exactly the same issue, burned wires and switch damaged... I repaired the wiring and replaced the switch... Now working again... Again, thanks for the video 😉👍

@turq57nomad 2 жыл бұрын

Hell ya! Gotta keep these OBS Chevys on the road! Mine went out and I smelled burning wires on a 6 hour drive at night. I pulled over and used my LED light bar and would turn it off for incoming traffic. Shitty night!

@McChevy 2 жыл бұрын

@@turq57nomad crazy 🤪... I'm actually from South Africa and staying now in Germany.... I bought the Truck'n magazine Back in 92 with these Trucks and Belltech... But these Trucks were never in South Africa... So, when I got to Germany, I got the opportunity to buy one.... I love her, but at this stage I'm just doing repairs... She was neglected.... There are still people out there without respect for vehicles.... I wish you a lot of fun with your OBS!

@jayteez6960 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, my dimmer switch was also burned up. On the pigtail is that part # PT387 for AC Delco? I already replaced the Dimmer Switch.

@turq57nomad Жыл бұрын

Sorry bro I’m not sure of the part numbers…

@steverose2405 Ай бұрын

My switch is fine, but when I removed the ignition switch, which is under the high beam switch, the high beam rod fell out.

@khloewilson7618 2 жыл бұрын

How to do you get a u-joint connected on all 4 sides on without air being compressed in it? I have a 94 chevy Cheyenne and trying to get my 2 u-joints and I have the drive shaft out already and have the rear I-joint connected perfectly but the side that slides into the transmission one of the caps won’t go on all the way and I believe that there is air compressed inside of it and I have the normal tools to work on it together, I have a hammer and metal rod. How can I get the side that won’t go down all the way to be able to go down all that way?

@turq57nomad 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry I don’t know… I hope you figured it out

@HeresMinx 2 ай бұрын

I think this is my issue. My low beams work but my high beams dont, and they dont "click" on anymore

@turq57nomad Ай бұрын

This fix it?

@smartysmarty1714 8 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if this will be the same for a 1998? This truck looks to be pre 1997.

@GbodyBrooks 6 ай бұрын

So what does the other wires go to. Green to the indicator & high beams. What about the other wires? Trying to convert to a push button

@turq57nomad Ай бұрын

Not sure, bro. You get it figured out?

@sketchyrv5087 Жыл бұрын

Where you bought the new connector for the headlights?

@turq57nomad Жыл бұрын

Oreilly’s

@mikewelch4946 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a part number I can not find it for my 96 sierra sle 1500

@turq57nomad Жыл бұрын

Try AC Delco D8041A

@obs.austin Жыл бұрын

this the same on a 1998 as well or is this just on the older styles

@turq57nomad Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure brother.

@juanmarshall4083 5 ай бұрын

Anyone know why it keeps happening because I have replaced switches yearly why does the wiring get so hot? I even installed a relay behind the headlight switch and it eventually got hot and the wires melted

@turq57nomad 3 ай бұрын

What brand are you using? AC Delco?