subseauk Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hi all Can anyone tell me if the Hi-Beam indication light on the dash does not come on is an MOT failure? Currently the indicator lamp ( Blue) comes on if you use the main stalk to flash hi-beam. However it does not come on if you select constant high beam! Any ideas as to what would be cause of this problem? I'm assuming as the lamp lights on flashing then it would be same lamp for constant hi=beam. Rgds Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 There maybe a problem with contacts forward. You will need to test by removing the shroud and check the contacts there. Otherwise have chat with MOT centre before if this would be classed as a failure as some can be generous or other can be a piggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subseauk Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 There maybe a problem with contacts forward. You will need to test by removing the shroud and check the contacts there. Otherwise have chat with MOT centre before if this would be classed as a failure as some can be generous or other can be a piggy. Cheers John When you say contacts forward what are you actually reffering to ( is this behind console? ) Total newb here mate!! Rgds Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You know the MOT inspection manual is availabel online nowadays? http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s01000701.htm No RFR as far as I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subseauk Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 You know the MOT inspection manual is availabel online nowadays? http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s01000701.htm No RFR as far as I can see. Cheers mate Pointer much appreciated. Rgds Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sorry to thread hijack - but . . . Is there any way of getting that MOT manual into a document of some sort that can be used offline? I dont have internet in the workshop - which is where the manual would be most useful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 get the ISBN number for the MOT manual paper version & order it via any decent bookshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakesy Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Cheers John When you say contacts forward what are you actually reffering to ( is this behind console? ) Total newb here mate!! Rgds Kev Your plastic cover around the steering column. You should be able to remove the top piece from the screws below. Look at the switch for main beam while switched off. Then move the light stalk forward and fully back. Have a look at the wiring on the fully forward to see if loose or damaged. It may need soldering. If still sound you can test to see if any electrics by a tester route or two wire attached to a spare car bulb. You will need to turn on the electrics for all light to work to test. These two diagrams will help in locating most electrical problem wiring. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subseauk Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Your plastic cover around the steering column. You should be able to remove the top piece from the screws below. Look at the switch for main beam while switched off. Then move the light stalk forward and fully back. Have a look at the wiring on the fully forward to see if loose or damaged. It may need soldering. If still sound you can test to see if any electrics by a tester route or two wire attached to a spare car bulb. You will need to turn on the electrics for all light to work to test. These two diagrams will help in locating most electrical problem wiring. Hope this helps Thanks John, much appreciated. Rgds Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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