Cars & Trucks Logo

Related Topics:

Posted on May 21, 2017
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Hi, i have a 1997 cadillac seville sls with northstar. the headlights quit working one day so i went to the junk yard and got a new headlight switch. i hooked it up and it worked. it wasnt the correct one for the car though, it had a dimmer switch on it and i pushed it and then it quit working. i just ordered the correct switch new and hooked it up and it still is not working. i checked all the fuses and still nothing. wondering if you might be able to help me out so i can get this problem fixed. thanks

1 Answer

Jeff Armer

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Cadillac Master 15,575 Answers
  • Posted on May 21, 2017
Jeff Armer
Cadillac Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Nov 22, 2012
Answers
15575
Questions
1
Helped
7104913
Points
73899

Check the HEADLAMP relay in the under fuse / relay box . Plus the high / low beam relay . same location . If those are good can you check B+ voltage an grounds using a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter ? Do you know what a wiring diagram is ? How to read one ? It's always a good idea to do testing of the electrical circuits before replacing parts . A lot of good videos on youtube for learning how to test electrical systems on automobiles .
Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts
Electric Testing Techniques You Need to Know
How to Use Multimeter to Troubleshoot Common Problems

You can find free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info. year , make , model an engine size . Under system click on lighting , under subsystem click on headlamps . Then click the search button ,then each blue link one at a time .

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Oct 30, 2008

SOURCE: 1993 seville automatic transmission V8 4.9 liter?

neither the 93 seville is just that it's the 4.9 liter before the northstar sts 4.6 came out in same year

Ad

robert kious

  • 58 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 29, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Seville STS low beam headlights don't work

ya its is prolly the bulbs, open your hood. look behind your headlamps, some have covers for the low beam and high beam. if there are covers turn on your high beams so you will know which bulb is your lowbeam. if you can unplug them. after cover is removed and you can acces the bulbs. they either twist out, lefty lossey. or they have little metal retainers that you have to move a certian way before you can swing the retainer out. its like a door you just have to unhook the proper side of retainer and the other side will be hinged. use a flash light and look at it close. good luck

Anonymous

  • 205 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: headlights won't work Chevy K-10 Pickup

With electrical problems I always look for a bad ground wire, especially on older vehicles. Look for any wire that goes to an inner fender or the engine, there maybe a faulty relay in the circuit too. good luck, Chuck

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Jul 15, 2009

SOURCE: Jeep Headlights not working. High beam works

had the same problem on my 92....check under the hood on the drivers side,towards the front,there is a "junction box" with all of the lighting wires connecting from the switches to the lights.My wires were all corroded inside,so I cleaned the ends and bought a new box from the local electronic supply store.The problem has not come back.

Cheers

Anonymous

  • 359 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 cadillac seville sls it over heats when in drive

how many miles are on it? if you have over 70k the head bolts may have let loose and allowed the head gaskets to leak they all do it

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

My headlights won't come on

Check your fuses in the fuse box or bad light switch.
0helpful
1answer

How can I turn on the headlights when the headlight switch is broken in a 1997 cadillac seville sls

You could hardwire them under the hood and add a temporary switch. Will require removing the connectors and making a new harness with connectors and a ground. may be able to run the ground wire into the car to turn them on and off. You will need to place a fuse in line as the original fuses will not be connected. Simple usually three prongs on each bulb. one for ground, one for regular beams and one for high beams. Running these wires will be easy to do but finding out which prong on the bulb is which will require me to actually see it.
0helpful
1answer

How do I repair a snapped headlight switch knob in my 1997 cadillac seville sls

buy a new one at cad
and put it in
the FSM book covers all steps, got air bags?
0helpful
1answer

Serpentine belt broke, and I am told I need a new compressor. We found one but it is from a seville with a northstar engine. Can I use this? Thank you

Hello: All Cadillac Devilles had a Northstar starting in 1996. It will not make any difference if it is a SLS (275 HP) or a STS (300 HP)
1helpful
1answer

How to remove a headlight switch from a 1995 Cadillac Seville SLS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove headlamp switch module from instrument panel by firmly pulling outward on headlamp switch knob.
Disconnect electrical connector from switch.
Reverse procedure to install.
0helpful
1answer

Need to replace serpentine belt and idler pulley for 1994 Cadillac Seville SLS and need diagram. It's not under hood on our car. We downloaded one diagram but it was not a match.

I had same issue. 1994 Cadillac Seville SLS serp diagrams not like my engine. Found that it is the same as 1993 Cadillac STS Northstar!
Try that, it worked for me. Good Luck.
1helpful
1answer

1993 seville automatic transmission V8 4.9 liter?

neither the 93 seville is just that it's the 4.9 liter before the northstar sts 4.6 came out in same year
Not finding what you are looking for?

40 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Cadillac Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Ronny Bennett Sr.
Ronny Bennett Sr.

Level 3 Expert

6988 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Cadillac Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...