Automatic Headlights Shorting Out.

[padronme]

I've got a problem with the headlights in an 01 Silverado. The automatic headlights no longer come on when I start it up. I have to adjust the steering column to get them to come on. It's like there is a short somewhere in the column. Any help on this?

 

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[bossier62guy]

I've got a problem with the headlights in an 01 Silverado. The automatic headlights no longer come on when I start it up. I have to adjust the steering column to get them to come on. It's like there is a short somewhere in the column. Any help on this?

 

Thanks

 

What do you actually have to do to the steering column to get them to come on? If it were a short you'd most likely have a blown fuse although it could be an intermittent circuit. I do believe the only wiring in the steering column associated w/ the lights is running to/from the multi function switch. Does it happen all the time or just now and then? Maybe Sparkstech will chime in later when he gets the chance.

[kdm101]

If fiddling with the steering column "fixes" it then I would think it's something wrong with the high beam dimmer switch or the wiring going to it.

[BowTieDude]

Ignition switch maybe?

[chuck16]

You may have a loose wire or plug going to your Body Control Module. Crawl under and make sure the 3 connectors to the BCM are snug!!