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Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:59 am
by Tomo 53
HI I have just found my headlamps are not working, fuses checked , checked the bulbs and the connectors,striped and tested the relay
(rear most behind the nearside battery)
sprayed WD 40 around the rotating stalk switch,
and looked for loose wires etc.
my next job is to remove the rotating stalk switch as if i pull the stalk towards me the lights will flash, leading me to suspect the switch.
can I remove the switch without taking the steering wheel off? and is there any danger of the airbag operating.
or is it better to fit and rewire to another switch.
just off to get some switch cleaner spray. and think about drilling a small hole in the rotating plastic bit to get some cleaner in it.
Any info from sparkys out there in Bongo Bong land as this is the first time I have failed to sort my own van,
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:38 pm
by Simon Jones
Before striping it all down, I would disconnect the plug from the switch and test the switch with a multimeter and also connect together the appropriate two wires to verify if the lights come on. You'll need the wiring diagram for reference.
To change the switch assembly you would need to remove the wheel. Disconnect the battery first and leave it for a while before disturbing the airbag.
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:36 pm
by Tomo 53
Simon Jones wrote:Before striping it all down, I would disconnect the plug from the switch and test the switch with a multimeter and also connect together the appropriate two wires to verify if the lights come on. You'll need the wiring diagram for reference.
To change the switch assembly you would need to remove the wheel. Disconnect the battery first and leave it for a while before disturbing the airbag.
Thanks Simon, will do in the morning, if it ever gets light.
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:49 pm
by Northern Bongolow
is it main beam and dipped headlights that are off, or just headlights,
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:42 pm
by David Edwards
My dipped and mains failed last week en route home from centre parcs, drove about 25 miles on sidelights only tucked in behind another car,lol, took it to our local wizard,lol, he took off and cleaned the relay by the expansion tank..middle one on mine was lights, cleaned em up and re fitted, hey presto lights once again..he did also check all the fuses and bulbs too mind.Shame you aint closer as he didnt charge me either, said it was only 30 mins work.
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:12 am
by Tomo 53
David Edwards wrote:My dipped and mains failed last week en route home from centre parcs, drove about 25 miles on sidelights only tucked in behind another car,lol, took it to our local wizard,lol, he took off and cleaned the relay by the expansion tank..middle one on mine was lights, cleaned em up and re fitted, hey presto lights once again..he did also check all the fuses and bulbs too mind.Shame you aint closer as he didnt charge me either, said it was only 30 mins work.
you say the middle relay,
I checked out the rear one, i will go and check the other two as i have alot of "Stuff " to take of to get at them.
Re: Headlamps lack of
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:10 pm
by Tomo 53
Tomo 53 wrote:David Edwards wrote:My dipped and mains failed last week en route home from centre parcs, drove about 25 miles on sidelights only tucked in behind another car,lol, took it to our local wizard,lol, he took off and cleaned the relay by the expansion tank..middle one on mine was lights, cleaned em up and re fitted, hey presto lights once again..he did also check all the fuses and bulbs too mind.Shame you aint closer as he didnt charge me either, said it was only 30 mins work.
you say the middle relay,
I checked out the rear one, i will go and check the other two as i have alot of "Stuff " to take of to get at them.
sorted,
thanks gents, middle relay was open circuit on the coil side,so pinched the relay i had fitted some time ago from my air horns system
