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I have a 99 buick century that the headlights just stopped working. if you pull back on the dimmer switch the brights come on till you let go. it has automatic lights and all the lights are working except the headlights. never had a issue before and the worked fine last night. and help????

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Your high beam switch is bad most likely.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 Buick Century headlights don't work properly

Iam an ASE Certified mechanic and i had the same problem with my 99 century and i wasnt able to drive at night. After hours of testing wires we came to the problem. Its the turn signal switch assembly which is tied into the hazard switch on top of the steering column. Its all one piece with a 3 foot long wiring harness attached to it running down the bottom of the steering column and going underneath the dash. The least expensive place i found the part and had it in stock was my local Auto Zone and still the part was $200.00.

P.S. This is a common problem on these GM cars. Mine did the same thing to the tee! The lights will go on and off then they just went off for good and this solved the problem. I guarantee it. If you have any questions please email me i will do all i can to help.

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  • Posted on Mar 11, 2009

SOURCE: Buick Century wipers out of sync

You could also see if the bolts holding the wipers on came loose from the snow and ice. Pop the cover off, loosen and straighten the wipers where they should be and tighten.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Sep 09, 2009

SOURCE: 99 buick century headlights

u changed the multifunction switch or the main head light switch?

cy schousboe

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 buick century headlights won't come on

The switch needs to be replaced. Over time and use the wires tend to break off their contact points. Hope this helps.

nathan

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  • Posted on Oct 30, 2009

SOURCE: How do I replace the dimmer switch on a 2000 Buick

there are star or Philips screws on under column and you remove these to open column shell and parts and schematics can be found at http://www.rockauto.com/

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