2002 Monte high beam light problem

[cope42]

anybody out there ever have problems with the high beam switch on these cars ? as long as i hold the arm back i have high beams as soon as i let go of the arm they go back to low beams, just wondered if this was a easy fix or not any help would be appreciated. Thanks ,Mike

[rhandwor]

Try pushing the arm forward my wife complained about this and this was the problem.

[cope42]

thanks for the response , i have already tryed that i am afraid if i push any harder forward it will break . i know the older style's had the dimmer switch mounted on the columns i am sure that they have changed how these newer models are thanks for responding .... mike

[rhandwor]

Go to Chevy parts dept and look at a new one while your at the location. I assume you will have to purchase a new one. If this is the case ask for instructions but I think you will need a manual. Napa may also sell the switches.

[HeMi101]

Very common problems in 00-05 Monte Carlos and impalas: The Multifunction switch is probably shot. could even cause you to loose all headlights all of a sudden one night while driving.

[jrmy1krn]

I have a 2005 monte and one night a few months ago I was driving down a dark country road at 2am with my brights on. I would think that after 100 years we would perfect the headlght switch. But I guess the guys at GM like to shake things up (until they fall apart). Well there I was driving with my brights on when the headlights quit working all together. Luckily I was able to not go in the ditch but I did drive the last 2 miles by the light of my 4way flashers. Seems obvious to me this is a big safety issue.

[deepzone]

It is definately the multifunction switch......that went bad on my 2001 monte carlo.....i replaced the multifunction switch located on the steering column and nnow my lights and highbeam switch work