# Lights don’t work

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [September 10, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916 "2023-09-10T19:11:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Bolanger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/bolanger/32/4184_2.png) [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/1 "2023-09-10T19:11:13Z")

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2005…e2……the light switch is not turning on both front and rear lights. Anybody have an idea of a plan to diagnose this…thanks

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**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/2 "2023-09-10T19:56:49Z")

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When you flip the switch does it illuminate the little headlight icon on the dash?

**If YES -**  
then check the little 2x3 molex at the front of the car where the hood hinges. Is it melted? This path would also mean it is a dual point failure as the same connector at the back of the car under seat means it has an issue.

**If NO-**  
Then check your fuses. Verify that you have 12V switched going to your headlights. Check your grounds.

Do your other accessories work? (wipers, horn)

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**Author:** ![Bolanger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/bolanger/32/4184_2.png) [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/3 "2023-09-10T20:29:03Z")

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Thanks for the reply. No icon on dash…horn/wipers work….I’ll dig into the fuses tomorrow. Thanks again

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**Author:** ![Bolanger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/bolanger/32/4184_2.png) [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/4 "2023-09-12T16:56:20Z")

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F1…10 amp fuse is good. Turn signal front and back…good. Horn …good. Wipers…good.  
But still no headlights and rear running lights.  
Switch maybe? Thanks for any help

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**Author:** ![Bolanger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/bolanger/32/4184_2.png) [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/5 "2023-09-12T16:57:26Z")

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Sorry….no icon on dash. Thought I saw it come on then immediately dim once

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**Author:** ![Bolanger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/bolanger/32/4184_2.png) [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2023, 7:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-don-t-work/26916/6 "2023-09-13T19:26:41Z")

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Success!!! Went under the hood and redid the headlight harness…was poorly done by me in the past 😁. Then got to the dash switch. Pulled off the female spade connectors and put a 10 amp fuse spade in the two switch wires…and….lights. So, headed down to the Gem dealer, got a new switch, and success. Thanks for following