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Headlamps working strangely

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Fixing my headlights on my T25 which have gone a bit squiffy.

I realise that this may be a very basic problem, I'm just not savvy electrically. I have searched, but I'm still a bit lost.

Both headlights work on normal beam, then when I turn to full beam, only the nearside light works. Plus, the sidelight doesn't work at all on the offside light, even after changing the bulb (although I think this is corrosion on connections, so buying a new part)

Any idea why full beam doesn't work only on my offside light?

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I know that it probably has something to do with the headlamp relay, but want to be certain that this could be the cause before I go tinkering with something I don't understand.

If it is the relay, do I need a new one, or are there other issues I can cross off the list before I buy?

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Most likely to be the bulb. It has two filaments, one for high beam and one for dipped (normal) beam.
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I've changed the bulb twice and no change? I suppose it could be two faulty bulbs, but is there any other possibility?

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rustbucket wrote: but is there any other possibility?
Yes the fuse.
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Changed all broken fuses in glove box and under passenger seat :?

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Then theres only wiring left.
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I guessed as much, I've since found out that it can't be the relay if only one isn't working? THanks

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Could be the earth crowns under the dash and above the fuse box. A similar thing happened to me and cleaning up and re fitting the earth crowns sorted it.

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