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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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Default Side lights / Dip beam !!!!!!!! SORTED
HELP DOIN ME HEAD IN .......



Any one have any idea why when i switch on the sidelights my dip comes on & when i switch to dip beam it reverts back to sidelights ..........




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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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the wires in the headlamps or switch are the wrong way round?
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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 11:49 PM
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But how could that happen ? could it not be a faulty switch?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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what happend to make it do it? yes, it could be a faulty switch, but more likely someone has messed with it? The headlamp relays give a lot of trouble.
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Ok thanks - will try swopping over the switch then relay to see if it makes a difference ....
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Relay in fuse box was knackered .......
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I put a beefy external one in - the std ones are too small really and get hot.
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