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Headlights rapidly dimming or dying - dodgy connection?

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:38 pm
by Banjoblue
Hi guys

When I put headlights on they turn on then rapidly fade or die. Both headlights together. Side lights are ok as is high beam. Suspect it's a dodgy connection or wire that's failing once current heats it up. Is this a common fault and if so does anyone have any idea where to check first?

Re: Headlights rapidly dimming or dying - dodgy connection?

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:47 am
by mikeWalsall
Maybe check over .. clean .. any relevent lecky conections .. burnt out headlight bulb holders are known to give problems .. but they can be cheaply / easily changed for ceramic ones off eBay ..

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Re: Headlights rapidly dimming or dying - dodgy connection?

Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:40 pm
by g8dhe
Also its been known to be a headlight dimming system used in Japan, works on dipped and when reflected glare is spotted, normally there is an additional switch on the dash.

Re: Headlights rapidly dimming or dying - dodgy connection?

Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:20 am
by Banjoblue
Top man! Yeah, little obscure switch down by my right knee. Sorted. Thank you very much!