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lori surdam Posted on Nov 06, 2013

High/low beams have a mind of their own

My high beams only work when I hold them on and my right blinker stop after 3 blinks...99 pontiac sunfire..have replaced the device in the past but cant remember what it is called

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You need to replace your multifunction switch, it controls the blinkers, high and low beams

  • Eric Horner Nov 06, 2013

    You need to replace your multifunction switch, it controls the blinkers, high and low beams

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: INOP low beam and high beams

The problem is the headlight switch itself - it's one of the most common failures on these cars. The part, brand-new, is about $158 from ECSTuning.com. Replacing it involves removing the airbag and steering wheel - not difficult but a little nerve-wracking due to the power of the airbag.

If this is something you want to tackle on your own, reply back here and I can give you a step-by-step on doing the work yourself. Or you can go to a shop/dealer and just have them do it. They'll probably charge you at least two hours' labor, even though it's a 40 minute job. Let me know what you would like to do.

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  • Posted on Jan 06, 2009

SOURCE: low beam headlights not working on 2004 Pontiac Montana extended

You headlight lamp have a diffuser mechanism which allows it to flip between the hight beam and low beam feature of the bulb. In fact, you high beam will function even if the low beam is not working.

I would recommend the purchase of the new headlight lamp. It would cost you you any where from $15.00 per unit to get a replacement lamp

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