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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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my main beam dont work, wen i flip to main beam my lights just cut out!!??

any ideas ive checked fuse all ok

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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The stalk with the light switch on the mk4 escort can be very troublesome, unlikely that both bulbs have blown, so I would first check for output from the switch when you select mainbeam from dip on the stalk.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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try changing the light switch or, if not, it could be down to an earth somewhere ? i had the same problem and it turned out to be a knackred switch.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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how do i check for a out put on the stalk???
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