[GLHS60]

The headlight switch has an internal circuit breaker that is probably weak and causing the problem. Poor grounds or extra lights can overload the circuit breaker but old/weak units will act like this. A new headlight switch will no doubt fix the problem.

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Randy

 

[GLHS60]

The headlight switch HAS an internal circuit breaker, gets hot lights go out, cools down, lights back on. If you are able to disassemble the switch you will be able to see the circuit breaker. I have "repaired" many in my day bypassing the circuit breaker.

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Randy

 

[GLHS60]

It's not just Super B's. All Chrysler, Ford, GM ,Jeep etc. have self resetting circuit breakers in the headlight switch from the early days until the 2000's. I'm not sure about the newest vehicles with electronic modules but during my working days it was not uncommon for any of them to have this problem at some time. On any I ever had apart the circuit breaker was simply a bi metal set of points that opened when hot and closed when cool. It was considered a safety item for obvious reasons. I'm sure you just forgot about it as I learned about it in grade 10 auto shop in the 60's.

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Randy

 

[GLHS60]

Hey Dana44, all is good. Your integrity is shining bright!!

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Randy

Yeah, OK, I concede the bimetallic strip that pops itself apart, never thought of it as an actual fuse per se, but you are right and I am wrong. I never had to reset one in the sense of pulling it out or reaching under the dash to reset it.