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Old 07-05-2011, 04:43 PM   #1
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HELP.. Xenon light switch broke, lights don't work. Getting dark..

My switch for my head lights has been acting
Up lately. Every time I try and turn on the lights they will flicker. So I would have to turn it on and off until they come on. And today it's seems done completely, I'll turn it to the on switch and it will make a sound and nothing..... What to do? I'm gonna be driving in the night soon....

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Old 07-05-2011, 07:04 PM   #2
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More than likely it is the ignition switch...try wiggling the key/turning it just slightly backward. Had the SAME thing happen when I installed my xenons, turned out it was the ignition switch.
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Old 07-06-2011, 06:25 AM   #3
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It's either the light's switch or the ignition switch.
I'd venture a guess that it's the former.
Here are the DIY instructions to replace them both:

http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Lights_Switch.html
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Ignition_Switch.html

Happy Boxstering,
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Old 07-07-2011, 12:59 PM   #4
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Thanks!

I'm leaning towards the light switch. It's on order.

I'll report back.
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Old 07-10-2011, 07:31 AM   #5
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I got the same problem as you, it was the light switch, i remove it and clean it with contact cleaner and that resolve the problem.

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