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Old 06-25-2009, 06:02 PM
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are u using the dial to switch them on or the the washer lever on the side of the sterring wheel
 
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Old 06-26-2009, 06:45 AM
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Julmau, do your fog lights work? If they do not work also, then you have a power issue upstream of the relay (R15) that controls the high beams/fogs. Could also be the relay. The relay can be proven good/bad by simply swapping that relay for another and seeing if the problem is resolved.

If that doesn't resolve the issue, then you are looking at either a wiring issue between the GEM module and the relay or from the relay out to the high beams. First remove the high beam/fog lamp relay and connect a multimeter to pin #2 inside the fuse box under where the relay was. When you attempt to turn on the high beams, do you get 12 VDC at Pin #2? If no, then this confirms a problem with either the GEM module or the wiring between the GEM module and the fuse fox. If you do get 12 VDC, then do a resistance check from Pin #1 to chassis ground. Do you get less than 5 ohms? If no, then you have a bad ground wire, replace the ground wire. If yes, using a small jumper wire, insert it between Pins #3 and #5. Do the high beams come on now? If no, then this confirms bad wiring between the high beams and the relay. If yes, you have either a bad relay or the clips inside of the fuse box have become worn and are not making good electrical contact.

Hope this helps.
 
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Old 06-26-2009, 11:43 AM
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I had a simalar problem, i though i need new wires, but about a week ago i started messing with the lights dial and i got them all working again. I on't know why that happened to me. I'd try that before u take it too nay mechanic and thermos idea too.
 
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