Headlights stopped working.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:21 pm

My headlights have had an intermittant problem for a while now, they were cutting out occasionall when switching from normal to high beam, and sometimes they wouldnt come on on the first twist of the switch but would work after a few goes, they also cut out once when i was driving of their own accord.
i got into the car yesterday and they arent working at all now. side lights come on and the dash dims, but no headlights.
any ideas where to start trouble shooting?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:23 pm

sounds like it could be the switch itself

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:32 pm

As in the actual stalk switch bit yeah?
I was thinking that because its dimming the dash that would indicate the switch might be ok, ut i think i hae a spare knocking round so will swap them over tomorrow and test it.

Is it likely to be the headlight relay? thats what i was thinking, and i have had loads of relays go lately!

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:45 pm

its possible buddy they are both easy to test/sort out if your having problems with relays blowing you might have an earthing issue

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:57 pm

i'll give them both a try then! cheers mate!

Post by **Thebusofwoe** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:00 pm

Yea defo sounds like the switch. It can be removed and taken apart. You can clean the contacts as that usually fixes the issue.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:37 pm

Cleaned the contacts on the switch and tried another switch that was working fine when i took it out and still no lights.
Gonna try the relay next as all fuses look ok. its the big black one right?

What else could it be if the relay doesnt sort it??

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:00 pm

it will be something simple buddy it always is

GJMHONDA2012 · Post by **GJMHONDA2012** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:09 pm

I had the same problem mate with my headlights I replaced the indicator stalk and main headlight relay job done hope its an easy fix buddy

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:13 pm

Hopefully the relay will sort it then!

Picking one up off paul in the next few days so will update then!