Headlight question.

[watchdog]

Over the last couple of days I have been having a problem with the headlights in my 03 P71. For some reason the headlights will just turn off. After 2 or 3 minutes they will work again for a while, sometimes the rest of the night, but they will go off again sooner or later. I still have parking lights, stop and tail lights, turn signals, and instrument cluster lights, just no head lights or high beams. I think the switch is going bad. Am I right of could it be something else?

The car is not equipped with day time running lights or auto lamps.

[chitownvic]

Yeap sounds like a switch to me

[rick99601]

could also be the relay, more than likely the switch though.

[watchdog]

Sorry I have been off the air for a while. I have tracked down the problem. It's not the switch or the relay, but the Lighting Control Module. The headlight relay is hard mounted to a circuit board inside the module. I have to replace the whole box. I got one from an 01 CVPI but no joy. It will not cross over. I have to get one from an 03-05, and new it is a dealer only item. If I can get one it will be to the tune of around 300 bucks. I will be calling the local Ford dealer in the morning.

Wish me luck.

[watchdog]

Sorry, double post.

[rick99601]

wasnt there something about an external relay mod for that?

[Piece-it pete]

Yes! At Derecks' advise I searched over at mercurymaruader.com, tons of info, it's a relay soldered to a circuit board.

Pete