Headlight Problem

Mr Windscreen · Post by **Mr Windscreen** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:14 pm

The MX 5 is due an MOT and we have found a problem with the headlights. They come on and work fine but when you try main beam they turn off! The bulbs are new and all the wiring look fine so i havn,t got a clue as to why they are messing around. Any idea,s?

Tk · Post by Tk » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:29 pm

i had this problem on a car once (subaru i think) and it turned out to be a rear bulb gone
wierd i know but it was the problem affecting the headlights

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:58 pm

I had a similar problem on the 32. It turned out to be the switch burned out and was sorting out.

ScoobieWRX · Post by **ScoobieWRX** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:25 pm

Is there a seperate fuse for main beam. or are main and dipped on the same fuse?

Mr Windscreen · Post by **Mr Windscreen** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:54 pm

Fuse,s all fine, bloody things worked twice last night and now nothing!!!!!

AdrianP · Post by **AdrianP** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:57 pm

Sounds like Nik could be right with the dodgy switch then.

Or maybe a sticky relay?

Ady.

Mr Windscreen · Post by **Mr Windscreen** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:15 pm

The switch was knackered so a quick look on ebay and everythings sorted.

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:33 pm

Glad my info helped.

Mr Windscreen · Post by **Mr Windscreen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:03 pm

MOT Tomorrow, fingers crossed.