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Novaboi_1991
22-09-09, 11:34 PM
AAAH headlights not working again :(

right guys recently got a new headlight switch, as mine was broken and i thought id replace it, the headlights didnt work before i changed switches,

basiclly, if i turn the switch one click, it puts sidelights etc on, but if i go a second, nothing

yet if i pull the stalk towards me for the high beam flashers, the high beam works?

im thinking maybe the bulbs or someone said a relay? but when you click onto the dipped beam thing on the switch it clicks, which i was also told is the relay workin,...

any help? lol

AlexW
22-09-09, 11:41 PM
Relay or the blubs, wouldnt be unheard of for both.

Novaboi_1991
22-09-09, 11:44 PM
will try bulbs first as i have spares, lol

Novaboi_1991
22-09-09, 11:45 PM
dumb question, but where are the relays and which one is it? as im off up the scrappy again soon with a mate to get an engine for his rover, lol

sparkie1401
22-09-09, 11:51 PM
this happened to me before with my Xantia, i fooked about after work removing a switch stalk and then putting it on my car and low and behold both fooking bulbs were broke, i couldnt believe it and swore lots!who would believe both bulbs broke at once but it was

sounds imposible but worth a check

brainsnova
22-09-09, 11:54 PM
test it by switching on the lights full on as normal (dipped) and use a multimeter and unplug the headlight plug and see if theres 12v at the yellow wire.

Novaboi_1991
23-09-09, 12:14 AM
thx for the advise peoples, il let you know how i get on. :d

Jon_nova1
23-09-09, 12:14 AM
relay is on the bottom of the fuse box

gazjoiner
23-09-09, 12:18 AM
have you tried it with the ignition on/engine running?
had this problem years ago, was bad wiring to a relay! other than that i cant help

Jack
23-09-09, 12:18 AM
Pull the stalk towards you, see if both elements light up. Simple way to negate the bulbs being fcuked