Front headlight question

[fireguy266]

On my recently purchased '03 I noticed that when I put on the high beams the low beams go out. The only time both sets are on is when I pull the high beam lever toward me, which of course is a temporary position. When I push the lever to the steady high beam position the high beams stay on but the low beams go out. Is this normal or are the wires screwed up. Thanks

 

[bdcardinal]

its normal.

 

[fireguy266]

Thanks BD Cardinal. Just wonder why its set up like that. Wouldn't both sets being on be more beneficial on a dark country road?

 

[bdcardinal]

Thanks BD Cardinal. Just wonder why its set up like that. Wouldn't both sets being on be more beneficial on a dark country road?

not really, it would succeed in blinding oncoming traffic.

 

[fireguy266]

Makes sense bd. If I can pick your brain on another question I posted on the forum, I would really appreciate some help. Is a whine when in first gear on an automatic trans normal for an '03 six cyl.. It sort of sounds like a power steering pump noise but goes away as soon as it shifts to the next gear. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!!