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Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 26 2014, 08:33 PM

A couple weeks ago, I changed out my dash light bulbs for LEDs. When I was done, I noticed that the high beam light on the dash wasn't working.

But, I also noticed that the driver's side high beam wasn't working (passenger side is fine), so I figured the high beam filament was burned out, and that was why the dash high beam light wasn't coming on.

Today I replaced the driver's side bulb, but the high beam still doesn't work on driver's side.

I'm guessing these two issues are somehow related.

Suggestions from you guys?

Thanks!!

('74 1.8, in case that makes a difference)

Posted by: siverson Sep 26 2014, 08:58 PM

fuse?

Posted by: messix Sep 26 2014, 09:03 PM

fuse #1 powers the left high beam and the high beam indicator http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/parts/Electrical/914_electric_74B.jpg

Posted by: messix Sep 26 2014, 09:10 PM

bird board electric diagrams, look up the part that doesn't work in the description and find the track and follow the schematic http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/914_electrical_diagrams.htm

Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 26 2014, 09:13 PM

Thanks! Wow, odd to me that only one high beam would be on the fuse.

Here's something odd fuse-wise... a few days ago, I parked my car. When I came back to it a few minutes later, I found that three of the fuses had jumped right out of the fuse box! One was on the driver's seat, and two were beneath it. Are these fuses made from Mexican jumping beans?

Posted by: 76-914 Sep 26 2014, 09:40 PM

You wear a size 11 or larger shoe? You probably kicked them out.

Posted by: KELTY360 Sep 26 2014, 09:57 PM

Keep a close eye on your left foot when you get in, or out, of the car.

Posted by: Cuda911 Sep 26 2014, 10:58 PM

Size 91/2 shoe, so does that mean I didn't do it?

Posted by: Spoke Sep 27 2014, 06:05 AM

I've kicked out fuses before. If you don't have one, I suggest purchasing one of the fuse covers. The electrics on this car are 40+ years old and suck at best. No need to make them more unreliable.

Posted by: sb914 Sep 27 2014, 07:02 AM

I'm always kicking my fuse box. The first place I look when I have a electrical problem

Posted by: HalfMoon Sep 27 2014, 07:43 AM

I had the exact same problem not long ago. Take the fuse out and emory cloth each end and the clips that hold it in.
Fixed my problem.