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Head light switch replacement (headlights will not turn on)

MGVFD

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Hello, I replaced the old digital headlight switch after it failed. I use a manual three lever switch. When I turn the lights on the running lights/ tail lights come on but no headlights? Are the headlights on a separate fuse?
 

MGVFD

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Ok I have been searching and I found this thread.

I will check K7/K8.
 

Ronmar

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A0 lighting ckt. Basically the same throughout the versions, with the exception of the brake ckt. On the A0 the pedal pressure switches provide a ground, in the A1s they changed to the switches providing DC power…

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MGVFD

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I have a question, When I changed the switch to the three lever switch there was no place for the ground wire. Could this be causing the issue?
 

Ronmar

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I have a question, When I changed the switch to the three lever switch there was no place for the ground wire. Could this be causing the issue?
Probably not. The button lights switch is a powered electronic control device that consumes power so requires a return/ground path for its operating current to flow thru. The 3 lever is simply electrical contacts, so no ground required…
 
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