1994 Chevy Silverado Headlight switch/dimmer not changing h

Tiny
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,000 MILES
My 1994 Ext cab 4x4 Silverado 1/2 ton will not switch from hi beams to low. It is stuck on hi. The switch clicks and the rod moves the pieces up and down with the motion of the handle. Everything seems to be plugged in correctly. When I hit the switch the hi beams flash but it still stays on hi. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
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First check fuse # 8 (20 amp).

Does it have daytime running lights? If so, do the DRLs work properly on low beam?
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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As far as I know it does not have the daytime running lights. If it does then they do not work. I will check that fuse right now.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 7:24 PM
Tiny
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Ok, only other thing associated with your vehicle's low beams then is the switch, wiring and bulbs. If wiring and bulbs are good then suspect faulty dimmer switch.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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Checked all the fuses. Must be a faulty switch. Thanks for your help. I really do appreciate it.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 7:56 PM
Tiny
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I put a new dimmer switch on yesterday. Boy was that top screw a mother to get out. Thanks to the replies it helped a lot.
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 7:09 PM
Tiny
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I also left you + feedback. Thanks!
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 7:25 PM

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