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1998 Volkswagen Golf Headlights shutting off

Tiny
GOLF98NEW
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  • 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Electrical problem
1998 Volkswagen Golf 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Hello:

When I a driving at night my headlights will just randomly shut off. I still have dash lights. I have had the emergency brake checked and its fine.

The headlights will just come back on by themselves, there is nothing I can do to get them on.

I appreciate any help to solve this problem.

Thanks
golf98new
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009 AT 10:38 AM

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Tiny
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Check the headlight relay under the dash, right above the fuse panel.

If possible you could tap on it or wiggle next time they go out.

I would also try wiggling the headlight switch too, but I can only imagine you have done that vigorously whenever they go out on a dark highway.
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