headlights wont turn on

Asked by Chelsea Apr 24, 2022 at 06:05 PM about the 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

wanted to drive my 1986 firebird last night and niether of my lights turn on not
sure what the problem is

3 Answers

155,375

The lights won't come on or they won't flip up? Check the wiring going to each headlight door assembly. Because the headlight doors pivot the wires are prone to wear and breakage. Also check for a burned out fuseable link down by the starter. Hope that helps! Jim

307,345

I agree with the above but that old could also be a bad switch.

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157,525

Also check for rodent damage to wiring under the hood.

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