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I bought a 97 f150 stepside. I have been working on a few problems on the truck. One problem I can't figure out is the headlights. There is no power going to them on low beam. Is there a fuse or relay that could be out. I don't have an owners manual. Thanks
there is a relay. go to autozone and buy a haynes manual.
Uh, NO!. There is no relay in the low-beam (or high-beam) circuit on a 97.
The output of the MFS (Rd/Bk wire) splits to two separate fuses (under-dash F28 and F26) that individually protect the left and right low-beam headlamp circuit. There is nothing else in the circuit.
Thanks for the replies. I checked the fuses and they are ok. Tomorrow I will check the voltage at the fuses. If nothing there I will disassemble the MFS.
there is a chance that both headlight bulb filaments have gone on high beam, maybe one went a wile ago and you didnt notice, or it is your actaul switch
Yep, there is a chance that both bulbs have gone. The voltage check at the two fuses will give him guidance on which half of the circuit has the fault.
Fixed !! I disassembled the MFS and cleaned all the contacts with a scotch brite pad and electronic cleaner. Then I put a thin coat of dielectric grease and resembled it. It is working great. Thanks everyone for the help.
Budman