High Beams don't work...

[amaff]

So I've got a fun one for you guys. Hopefully someone here's heard of this or I'll have to ask M.net and sift through the BS to get a real answer...

The car is a 1992.
Low beams work fine. High beams work when you pull the stalk to 'flash'. Then, just for fun, when you push the stalk forwards to turn the high beams 'on'... I lose all light from the headlights. Pull it back to go into low-beams and they come on.

Any ideas?

[metalman]

Combo switch or relay. ;)

[amaff]

I figured if it was the relay, the high beams wouldn't come on at all. How hard is it to replace the switch?
Being wholly unfamiliar with any wiring / electronics NOT inside the engine bay, where exactly is the switch? Would you have to replace the stalk, or is it something in the steering column surround?

[ben91]

I'd guess combo switch.

[metalman]

Combo switch is easy.
Must pull steering wheel, then unplug and 3-4 screws hold it in place.
The combo switch includes the light switch and wiper switch stalks etc.

[amaff]

Combo switch is easy.
Must pull steering wheel, then unplug and 3-4 screws hold it in place.
The combo switch includes the light switch and wiper switch stalks etc.

Gotcha. Got one sitting around you'd be willing to part with?

[metalman]

Gotcha. Got one sitting around you'd be willing to part with?

Of course. ;) :D

[amaff]

Of course. ;) :D

$3.50? :p

[metalman]

$3.50? :p

At least! LOL

I can help you install if needed.

[ben91]

Just for the record, if you need a new headlamp switch, mazda only sells them as a complete combo assembly. They do not sell just the headlamp stalk for the old miata. Even though it screws out and unplugs. Same goes for the wiper switch. Every other car they sell the parts seperately. Stupid, I know. And extremely expensive.

So get it from Kurt. :)

[amaff]

At least! LOL

I can help you install if needed.

I figured. I may take you up on that. I'll call you probably early next week about picking the part up. Thanks!

[metalman]

I figured. I may take you up on that. I'll call you probably early next week about picking the part up. Thanks!

Sure thing.

[metalman]

Just for the record, if you need a new headlamp switch, mazda only sells them as a complete combo assembly. They do not sell just the headlamp stalk for the old miata. Even though it screws out and unplugs. Same goes for the wiper switch. Every other car they sell the parts seperately. Stupid, I know. And extremely expensive.

So get it from Kurt. :)

Part lists for $460.81, you can get it for $360ish
Damn...guess I need to triple my price! Bwaaaahhhhhhhhh :lol:

[amaff]

part lists for $460.81, you can get it for $360ish
damn...guess i need to triple my price! Bwaaaahhhhhhhhh :lol:

damn it!!!!

[N3v]

ughhh. for that price i'd just wire my high beams to a flip switch.

[metalman]

ughhh. for that price i'd just wire my high beams to a flip switch.

:lol: Naahhh...no need. If that happens just come see me for a reasonably priced quality used part. I wouldnt pay $360 either!

[N3v]

oh you sell used parts? can I buy a black glove box lid/handle from you?

/threadjack

[metalman]

oh you sell used parts? can I buy a black glove box lid/handle from you?

/threadjack

Do I sell parts?? Of course. Thats what you do when your basement & garage are full. :lol:

I should have a black glove box...PM with specifics and year model.

[FlipKing]

I had a problem like that in my sentra, i had to replace the actual switch, and its actually very easy to replace.