Headlight switch issues

[piranah]

I have tried to find my problem but I cant. When I go to turn on my lights after work, the parking lights come on, but the headlights do not. At least not at first. I have to turn them off and on for about 15 minutes before the headlights will actually come on. I thought it was the hids, but I put standard 9006 bulbs in and the same issue.

Would the headlight switch malfunctioning cause the parking lights to come on but not the headlights? Or should I look somewhere else.

[slack]

I've had the same exact thing happen to me once last year. Parking lights came on but not the headlights. Thankfully it hasn't happened again and I plan on doing the relay mod when the weather gets warmer to take the load off the headlight switch.

I'm interested in what people weigh in on what it is. My guess would be the contacts in the headlight switch, not sure though.

[piranah]

It has the relay mod, so my guess is its in the switch itself. Im tired of getting stuck at work for 30 minutes while they take their time to come on.

[pantera77]

I had the same issue in my 87, even after doing the relay mod. Adding a relay does take the load off the circuit, but doesn't magically fix bad parts or connections. Was expecting it to be the usual melted headlight switch connector, but it was surprising fine. Turned out to be a melted multifunction switch connector instead. Now I'm assuming this is on your 90, which is completely different. Just follow the headlamp circuit, you'll find the bad contact/part eventually.

[piranah]

My multi function switch doesnt work either. The turn signals dont cancel. Good to know that its all connected. Trying to avoid spending $ on this thing.

[miamibob]

I'd look into replacing the Multi switch/connector (if required) since it appears you need to do it anyway. Then, you can see where you are at.

[piranah]

I might, I dont have the car for much longer, so if I can get by with replacing a connector, I want to go that route.

[87gtVIC]

Non-cancelling turns signals is an actual mechanical part failure not electrical related.

[miamibob]

Non-cancelling turns signals is an actual mechanical part failure not electrical related.

True 'nuff which is why I said he needs to change it anyway. May have nothing to do with the original issue but still needs to be done.

[sly]

the MFS is pretty easy to swap out and isn't that spendy... plus, you can just pull the column covers off and check the connector. It may just require pinching the female connectors with a pair of needle nose to make them grab better and shoving the connector back on.

[piranah]

So my battery drained and I can not get it started again. I replaced the fuse that blew when my lights finally shorted out. All I hear is a click when trying to start it. It does not actually turn over.

[sly]

yup... you've got problems. Can you jump it? If so... battery... if not, disconnect your battery and try again (shorted batteries suck). If none of that works... check the fat cables down to the starter and make sure nothing is loose. If you still can't get it to turn over... put a wrench on the big bolt at the crank and try to turn the engine... if it's not locked up, could be the starter. Also, could be the ignition switch if the center bolt broke free (did this on my 93) and the harness is a little loose.

[piranah]

I tried jumping it but thats what it did, it just clicked. Battery was disconnected overnight. The odd thing is I never had any starting issues till this headlight thing.

[sly]

check the ground cable to the frame/engine. If that thing is loose... that could cause it.

[piranah]

The switch must be fried. It pops the fuse whenever I turn the lights on. Im not keeping the car too much longer, just annoying.