Full beam
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Old Timer
Full beam
been informed by a fellow motorist that my near side main beam lamp is on the blink, the dip and side light are working fine. Is it simple to fix? any ideas anyone in the know?
Cheers
Jjl.
Cheers
Jjl.
1982 Non Sunroof Black 1600 GTI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
Posted
Local Hero
Have you changed the bulb?
Check the bulb holder for corroded terminals too…
I doubt it is the actual stalk switch as both lights would play up wouldn't they?
Check the bulb holder for corroded terminals too…
I doubt it is the actual stalk switch as both lights would play up wouldn't they?
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Posted
Old Timer
Well my car actually failed MOT this time on brake pipes as mentioned in Chris's thread and dim main beam.
I cleaned up all the connectors on the back of the bulbs, there are 3, earth which is brown and two other wires which feed the dipped and main terminals on the bulb.
Best thing is to get a multimeter and check youve got volts going to the bulb.
I found around 10v which switches between the two feed wires depending on whether you are on main or dipped. Interestingly about 5v goes to the other one although I'm not sure if thats whats supposed to happen.
If you pull out the offending bulb you may be able to see if one of the filaments has gone.
After checking the earth wires I solved my problem by fitting zenon bulbs!
MOT passed.
If you fancy a trip to the seaside John come down and I'll sort it!!!!1
Peter.
I cleaned up all the connectors on the back of the bulbs, there are 3, earth which is brown and two other wires which feed the dipped and main terminals on the bulb.
Best thing is to get a multimeter and check youve got volts going to the bulb.
I found around 10v which switches between the two feed wires depending on whether you are on main or dipped. Interestingly about 5v goes to the other one although I'm not sure if thats whats supposed to happen.
If you pull out the offending bulb you may be able to see if one of the filaments has gone.
After checking the earth wires I solved my problem by fitting zenon bulbs!
MOT passed.
If you fancy a trip to the seaside John come down and I'll sort it!!!!1
Peter.
1980 1600 GTI, daily driver.
Posted
Old Timer
Gonna sort it this weekend if i can find the time, hopefully its gonna be one of those jobs that gets easier as it goes on!!!
Are those xenon bulbs any good? are they just a straight swap?
Should I bring my bucket and spade?
Jjl.
Are those xenon bulbs any good? are they just a straight swap?
Should I bring my bucket and spade?
Jjl.
1982 Non Sunroof Black 1600 GTI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
Posted
Old Timer
Yep sorted
having a pretty 'light' weekend so far…
fitted some super bright new kitchen halogens this morning, checked and got working the lamps on the GTI
All i need now is a garage ops:
Jjl.
having a pretty 'light' weekend so far…
fitted some super bright new kitchen halogens this morning, checked and got working the lamps on the GTI
All i need now is a garage ops:
Jjl.
1982 Non Sunroof Black 1600 GTI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
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