Smokydiesel Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hello, Yesterday suddenly my headlights stopped working (TD5 2002) I do still have dipped beam (the small lights above the indicators) but when I switch over to main beam, all the lights go out, even the dashboard illumination. Had a quick look at the fuses, all seems fine there. Any idea’s ? maybe one of the fuses that are located under the seatbox ? Will be back reading this forum in about 1,5 hours, so any replies from me could take a while……. Thanks in advance ! Edwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegevLandRover Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I wonder if LR sorted it out - if not then try this. On the TDIs the light stalk used to melt a little causing the conectors to sink into the plastic and cease working this was because the smart chaps at LR never put a relay between the stalk and the lights meaning that all the power went via the stalk itself where it caused heating. If this is the scenario then the stalk will need replacing and while you are at it put in a relay too. The emergency cure is to cut the wires to the stalk (AFTER THE PLUG BETWEEN THE STALK AND LOOM IE. ON THE STALK SIDE OF THE PLUG) and then simply 'short' them and hey presto lights ! To check if this is the problem you will have to remove the steering wheel shroud and relaese the stalk from the steering colomn and try shorting the conections with a piece of wire. I dont remember the wire to wire colours but when you look at the stalk you will be able to work it out. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Hello Adam, I checked the lightswitch, it's fine. Also tried shortcutting the swith with some wire, NO lights. Checked the bulb connectors, whatever I do, NO 12 volts there. Checked the earthing at the connectors, it's fine. Had all the relays checked, no results. Mmmm.....what to do next.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokydiesel Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Adam, Turned out to be the light switch after all.......guess I'd better take up a car-electrics-course... Thanks for thinking with me ! Edwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Glad you got it sorted and useful to know what the reason was in the end. Got a dikky ignition switch on mine but its not dead yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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