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Headlight Problem
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:14 pm
by Mr Windscreen
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?
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:29 pm
by Tk
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
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:58 pm
by Nik
I had a similar problem on the 32. It turned out to be the switch burned out and was sorting out.
Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:25 pm
by ScoobieWRX
Is there a seperate fuse for main beam. or are main and dipped on the same fuse?
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6:54 pm
by Mr Windscreen
Fuse,s all fine, bloody things worked twice last night and now nothing!!!!!
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:57 pm
by AdrianP
Sounds like Nik could be right with the dodgy switch then.
Or maybe a sticky relay?
Ady.
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 6:15 pm
by Mr Windscreen
The switch was knackered so a quick look on ebay and everythings sorted.
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:33 pm
by Nik
Glad my info helped.
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:03 pm
by Mr Windscreen
MOT Tomorrow, fingers crossed.