neohic Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Been a bit of a rainy day... more so than just the weather. I keep running into road blocks with my '91 today so I keep changing tasks on it hoping to just make one more trip into town today. My latest issue was after I put in some new headlights... no high beams. I have low, but no high. All my connections look good as is the underhood fuse. So, before I start tearing into everything, any simple ideas where I should start? I can't imagine it's anything real as everything worked before I swapped over the wiring harness to its new chassis. Thoughts? Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Changed out the switch... still no high beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Had to go out and check... high beam indicator in the cluster doesn't come on either. Must be the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I finally have an HO Jeep in my possession and sure enough a question pops up when I'm 700 miles away from it. :doh: sounds like the switch to me too. does the HO use a long rod and switch like the renix Jeeps? if so the rod might be misaligned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 It does. The switch still clicks so I figure the rod is fine. Thing of it is, I just swapped that column over not that long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 it might be making a noise, but not be engaging. either way, that's where I would start looking. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Try the "Flash-to-Pass" feature by pulling the multifunction switch stalk toward you. High beams? If not, check for a blown FL/PASS fuse in the cabin fuse block. Should be 15-20A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Or... make sure the plug on the switch is pushed in completely? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 BEN!! That's not like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Didn't want anyone to find this thread in the future with hopes of finding that ONE THING that just may be wrong with their high beams. Hey, at least I'm honest about it! I could've just let the thread slip away and let everyone wonder! :fool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 and we totally appreciate it :D I can't stand finding threads about the same problem I'm experiencing only to have it end prematurely when the OP never comes back to say what happened. :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComancheKid45 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 :rotfl2: O well crisis averted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejim42 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 i have that problem with my 88. my issue is the plug that goes into the bulb. if you hold it just right the high beams come on but as soon as you let go they go out again. ive been trying to find the right pigtail to replace the originals but not sure which ones are the right ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 i have that problem with my 88. my issue is the plug that goes into the bulb. if you hold it just right the high beams come on but as soon as you let go they go out again. ive been trying to find the right pigtail to replace the originals but not sure which ones are the right ones http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-conduct-tite-electrical-sockets-3-wire-terminal-seal-beam-lamp-4002-4005-bulb-85810/5011965-P?searchTerm=headlight+socket# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Since you're in there anyway, it's not a bad idea to upgrade to a relay harness to reduce load on the headlight switch. Prevent it from doing that thing where it gets really hot and then emits incandescent gasses...er... fire. Fire bad. The upgrade harness is available from a few places (Putco makes one that can be found on amazon but feel free to shop around) or you could build your own like I did, based off this writeup. Both the Putco harness and the diy one plug into one of the original sockets to trigger the relays, but you could always just splice it in directly if were having issues with the socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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