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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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When you turn on the high beams do you have to hold it back or just click it back and it stays on and click it back again to turn it off? Always wondered lol...
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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For mine I just click it back and they stay on until its clicked again to turn off. Haven't used them since I got HIDs for the lows because they're brighter than the stock high beams lol..
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Monte SS
For mine I just click it back and they stay on until its clicked again to turn off. Haven't used them since I got HIDs for the lows because they're brighter than the stock high beams lol..
Ok I guess its time for ANOTHER multifunction switch then lol. I have to hold mine for them to stay on... Might be why my headlights dont work at night also..... Thanks!
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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hmm, does sound like a switch issue, mine sometimes doesn't like to turn off once they're already on, but it doesn't bother me too much
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by trewyn15
hmm, does sound like a switch issue, mine sometimes doesn't like to turn off once they're already on, but it doesn't bother me too much
Lol. Even though I got around the headlight problem its just eating me up on the inside just knowing that it exists. I guess thats what I get for buying a cheap replacement part. It would be nice to have my fog lights back! Have you found any good prices yet Mitch?
 
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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i had replace mine in my buick century and i spent 100$ on used one but yea id just buy different brighter lows and never turn on the highs plus i like driving with lows and fogs
 

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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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I noticed the travel on these is a lot longer then most cars. I pull mine back a lot farther then I did on my old lumina. I pull all the way back to the wheel to turn them on. If it doesn't click you didn't pull it back far enough.
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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I havent seen the multifunction switch for less that 170. I looked at them because my washers dont spray. All I need is the little plastic tab that pushes the sprayer button and I refuse to spend that kind of money for one little piece. I guess I just have to wait for it to fail completely and then replace it.
 
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Grizzly Mint
I noticed the travel on these is a lot longer then most cars. I pull mine back a lot farther then I did on my old lumina. I pull all the way back to the wheel to turn them on. If it doesn't click you didn't pull it back far enough.
I was wondering if this may be the problem. I can pull back on the lever and give a quick flash to someone, but if I want the high beams to stay on I have to pull it back further until it clicks. Maybe double check by (gently) pulling back a bit further and see if they work before putting out any $$$ on a new switch.
 
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