M1009 Headlight Question

[m1ssm0rgan]

My apologies, I have tried reading through a few headlight threads and have not found what might be the problem with my M1009. I will just make it simple instead of going into a whole story =]

Headlights do not work.
Blackout switch is in proper position.
Fuse is fine.
I have been told the bulbs are fine.
There are two green wires on the back side of the headlight with butt splice connectors. Not connected to anything

We are using this vehicle at my work. So, a few of us have been trying to figure out what could be wrong. Not sure if it is related, but the windshield wipers are not working either and the fuse is fine.

Honestly, we think the geniuses at the shop here cut something and hoped we wouldn't notice.

Any help is greatly appreciated! I am new to the forum and to the experience of a M1009. So, forgive me if this is an easy fix!

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

I've had no headlights due to a faulty high/low beam switch at the column, if you click the high beams a hundred times and they come on once or twice it's that. Sounds like there has been some wiring modifications done, they should just have a regular 3 blade connector on each light.

 

[Tinstar]

Definitely sounds like someone hacked into wiring.
There are NOS headlight harnesses on eBay (Not mine) if you need to go that route.
Might be easier
Grab a known good headlight and test that for yourself. If it truly doesn’t work, then start from there.
Fuse panel is a known problem area because of age and tampering.


It’s not fun and a total pain, but it needs to be done.

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

I have been told the bulbs are fine.

And you believed this... why? Jump 12v to them and be sure.

Then check for voltage at the connectors when you think the headlights should be on. Let us know what you find.