Headlights stopped working on low beam

[Slaydog]

Hi - I lost my dash lights and low beam the other eve. Checked for blown fuses and considered checking the relay but couldn’t find it. Fuses were fine so I just imagined it was a worn switch in the stork.

On investigating further - I don’t seem to have 12v heading into the fuse. If I draw a 12v supply to the fuse they work.

I’m thinking it must be a relay issue or connection along the white wire somewhere. Does anyone know where the relay is or had this problem and can suggest further de-bugging to fix? Thx

Btw - had a lot of fun driving to north wales in the dark manually holding full beam while also steering and changing gear with my left


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[clift_d]

That sounds like an earth problem - the first thing to try is cleaning the dashboard earth crowns. If you unscrew the fuse panel and push it to one side you will see two of them on the A-pillar behind it - there shouldn't be any need to unplug anything from the fuse panel to get access. Disconnect all the earth leads from the earth crowns and clean everything up with a bit of fine sandpaper, and then reconnect everything again - make sure you don't miss any of the leads out.

[Slaydog]

Thanks! I actually cleaned those up not that long ago. Will take a look again. Any other thoughts as a next check if all ok? Cheers for the response

[Robsey]

Have you ruled out burnt contacts on the stalk switch?

That is the usual weakness, because there is no relay for the head-lamps.
Unless you have retro-fitted relays.

The contacts can get burnt as the switch carries the full current required by the lights.

[Slaydog]

Thanks! Replacing that anyway as another part of the story is that I sawed the protruding end of the stalk off to stop the steering wheel hitting it while I had to hold my full beam on manually for 60 miles in the dark


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