# Headlight switch

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-switch/22382>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 22, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-switch/22382 "2008-11-22T07:44:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![jaynez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4af34b/32.png) [@jaynez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaynez)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 7:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-switch/22382/1 "2008-11-22T07:44:14Z")

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I have a 1990 Plymouth Voyager. The headlights quit working. Apparently it’s the switch. I was quoted approx. $400 to fix it, then they’d need to check the dimmer switch as well. That seems like a lot of money. I have no idea. I’m female and I think they know I’m not super-car-savvy at the shop but they also know I don’t have much money. I’m not sure what to do but get a second opinion somewhere else.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 11:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-switch/22382/2 "2008-11-22T11:58:41Z")

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Who gave you the estimate? What it a dealer, a chain or an independent mechanic.

I suggest checking the Mechanx files here for a mechanic in your area or ask friends, relatives, co-workers or neighbors for suggestions for an independent mechanic.