Side lights, dim dip and main beam all work. All fuses appear to be O.K.
Twist switch to side lights and they come on, turn on ignition and I get dim dip. Turn switch to dip beam and the dim dip goes off, no dip beam, just side lights, move stalk forward and get main beam. I can hear relays clicking and have swaped the same style ones around but it has made no difference.
This is on a mk6 escort.
Any one have an idea as to where I should look.
Thanks

 

I had this prob on my S2 escort so may be the same. The relay for dipped beam had become corroded. 20 seconds with a bit of sandpaper and good as new. On the S2 its a white one at the back right of the fuse box (as you look at the car.)

Hope this helps.

 

Nope. Check the multifunction switch for an output from the dip-beam wiring.

It is a common problem on these switches and cannot easily be rectified. Your best bet would be to substitute for another switch to confirm, then replace with a new one. Cost is approx. £65 from Ford, depending on spec of car and switch options (i.e. variable wiper, rear wiper, etc..).