1998 Ford Explorer "dimmer switch" Questions

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1996 ford explorer turn on lights everything but headlamps.pull back on dimmer switch havelights? lost. Replace the dimmer switch (Combination Switch.)

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dimmer switch the radio and wipers stop working.The blower motor work fine at any position. I tested the lightswitch and the dimmer switch ok. checked for power at the dimmer switch i get 5 -7volts at

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...dimmer switch is failing The components involved in your headlamp system vary considerably depending on whether your vehicle is equipped with "Auto Lamps", "Daytime Running Lamps" and/or "Fog Lamps". ...

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...blows fuse 16 under hood. Loses tail lights and dash lights. Only happens when dimmer switch is plugged in but problem isn't dimmer switch. Check your trailer wiring,could be shorted to

...dimmer switch is not working it does not light up the instrament cluster is there a procedure to go through after the battery has been re-connected Hello No there is no procedure, the dimmer control ...

...lights on. make sure the dimmer switch part is not in the off position as this will turn the interior dash/radio/heater control lights off. just turn the dimmer switch to see if the lights

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Dimmer switch more then likely (hi ,low switch) , but testing B+ voltage in and out for low beams > Find a wiring diagram at http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Get a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter

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dimmer switch turns on dome light but dash lights won't come on Check for a small amp fuse in the fuse panel to be blown,if it is not blown,check ,with a test light to see if there is voltage going to

...dimmer switch I still don't have high beam why? Normally, a relay switches the lamps between high and low beams; the dimmer switch controls the relay. Check relay/fuse center covers for a legend ...

...dimmer switch all the way back yep, likely the relay. pulling the dimmer back brings Hi beam on. So check lo beam relay. You can swap relays (if you have checked they are the same) to test the ...

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