Anyone have this issue? Is it common to this make/model?

Hubby looked and there are separate grounds for the headlights. They will work for a while and then shut down for a while, after that they come back on. The on/off does not seem 'bump' related, as it occurs on smooth hiway or dirt toad with same frequency. Running lights and tail lights stay on.

Had to replace the turnsignal/washer control lever and hoped that would fix the headlight issue, but it didn't.

Appreciate your time to reply,
Chuck & Janice

 

sounds like headlight switch has gotten hot and melted the connector now it dosent have proper connection, remove the headlight switch and unplug the connector, the plastic connector is probably melted, replace headlight switch and connector, you will have to cut and splice wires and solder them, not a hard job to do just pay attention to the wire locations cause the wire colors might not match

 

Hi Jim, You were right, and that's what I did to fix it. Before that I bought a heavy-duty wiring harness from LMC Truck. That made the lights brighter, but it didn't fix the flashing problem untill I replaced the plastic part on the headlight switch. As a matter of fact, I think I replaced the headlight switch as well.It's been so long ago I can't be sure, but you had the right answer!