Guss109 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi Now I've got my tail lights sorted I've noticed that I've only got sides and full beam at the front. I've tried all the basic things I can think of like new bulbs checked the fuses and changed the relay and light stalk but no joy. So would anyone have any ideas of what to check next or know any auto sparkies or maybe even fancy a go themselves? I willing to pay the going rate or supply the beers to numb the pain at night or could even swap my services in exchange ( I'm a joiner to trade and also a tree surgeon) Cheers guss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss109 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Forgot to say I'm just out side Aberdeen but don't mind traveling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 find the pink dim dip relay [in a Td5 it's the behind instrument pack IIRC] & pull it out, join the 2 blue/red trace wires with a jumper wire & hopefully the dip headlights will resume normal operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss109 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 find the pink dim dip relay [in a Td5 it's the behind instrument pack IIRC] & pull it out, join the 2 blue/red trace wires with a jumper wire & hopefully the dip headlights will resume normal operation. Brilliant thanks if that is the case does it mean that the relay is goosed ? Will go out and give it a try when this rain stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 It means that an unnecessary obselete part known for failing has failed and does not require replacement ? Mo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 as above, it's not a reliable system & hasn't been a legal requirement since 2006, don't know why LR still fit it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss109 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Spot on thanks just waiting for the rain to stop then will give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss109 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Just a quick update I tried bypassing the relay and it got rid of side lights but still no dipped headlights when selected so now I'm all out of ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 try another main light switch, these do get hot & the dip headlight contacts moves into the plastic body & away from the contact wiper part = no headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss109 Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Dropping it of tomorrow with a local landy specialist as its needing a few other things sorted as well. As its had the hazards disconnected to so sure they will find a few other things to be done at the same time. I'd love to know how the last owner got it through its mot as I'm sure all these problems didn't happen a few weeks after it passed it I'm sure it was cheaper to smoke as its costing me a small fortune in parts and bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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