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  1. 09-03-2011 08:14 PM #1
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    anyone help with shorting problem when i turn on my headlights the engine dies
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  3. 09-05-2011 08:08 PM #2
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    Had that very problem with a company van once. Turned out being one of the bulbs was blown and was shorted inside of the bulb. Bulb was replace and all was well. Posibility!
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    That's one idea, but I think you'll find a bad headlight switch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NTFDAY View Post
    That's one idea, but I think you'll find a bad headlight switch.
    and/or the headlight relay.
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    The other thing I'd check is the dimmer switch
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