Headlights are on, turn bright lights on and lights go off.

There could be several potential causes for both the tail lights and headlights not working and for the headlights turning on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear. Some possible causes include:

1. A blown fuse: If a fuse has blown, it can cause the lights to stop working. Check the fuse box and replace any blown fuses.
2. A problem with the wiring: If the wiring has become damaged or has come loose, it could cause issues with the lights.
3. A malfunctioning light switch: The light switch might not be functioning properly, which could cause the lights to not work.
4. A problem with the headlight switch: If the headlight switch is malfunctioning, it could cause the headlights to turn on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear.
5. A problem with the dimmer switch: If the dimmer switch is not functioning properly, it could cause the headlights to turn on the brights when the vehicle is placed in gear.

It's recommended to have a mechanic diagnose the issue to determine the cause and recommend the necessary repairs.

either u need a higher watt bulb and or u can use a compound and a buffer to clean the outer headlight...

it is the most common problems with sunfire
if you follow headlights harness in front of the car near winshield washer bottle wiring could be cut .Remove tape and pull on each wires .. You should find the problem
hope it helps

I think that many 1990s and even some 1980s GM vehicles with seemingly 4 headlight systems actually use only 2 at a time.

My 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, for instance, had 2 high beams that went on independently of the 2 low beam lights when switched with the turn signal lever.

In the 1970s the GM vehicles had 4 headlight systems where all 4 headlights would go on, but they used sealed beams rather than the capsule lights that are used nowadays.

For instance, our 1976 Cadillac Seville has a 4 headlight system that lights up 4 headlights on the high beam mode.

Good luck on seeing at night with the current set up.

Check fuses to the headlights

The dimmer switch is located in the turn signal lever. Simply pull it back or push forward to turn on the brights.

That is normal. They go bright because during the daytime the outside light is also bright so the lights compensate for the outside brightness by making your dash lights also bright. When you turn your headlights on it assumes it is nighttime and you don't need to have the brightness to see the dash lights so it compensates for this. If you want them to be dimmer, near the light switch there is a roller button to turn your interior lights on just roll that some and it will either make the dash lights brighter or dimmer.

Check at the headlight sockets for a bad ground.

I had the same problem. The solution is simple; the ignition switch needs to be replaced. This is an easy do-it-yourself project. Here are instructions:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2532481
Check for a switch on ebay, they are about $15. After 10 years they wear out.