Liverpool.90

Liverpool.90

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Where is the earth for the drivers side headlight? I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything. Headlight works on full beam but not on regular beam. Seems it will be an earth fault unless tree are any other ideas. Gt the wing in bit and it's driving me nuts, can't seem to find it. A detailed description or even a photo would be very helpful. Thanks.
 
Altnatively, how would I wire in an extra earth? Do I just run it from a terminal on the bulb (which one?) to a screw somewhere?

Cheers
 
Liverpool.90 said:
Where is the earth for the drivers side headlight? I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything. Headlight works on full beam but not on regular beam. Seems it will be an earth fault unless tree are any other ideas. Gt the wing in bit and it's driving me nuts, can't seem to find it. A detailed description or even a photo would be very helpful. Thanks.
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If it works on full beam but not on dipped then it aint an earth fault. Have you checked the voltage and continuity at the headlight plug?
 
I assuming you have checked the bulb hasn't blow, and don't forget to check the fuses anorl.
 
With Ratty on this one, check the bulb, and also spray some silicon spray or WD40 in the headlamp connector terminals - might just make all the difference
 
Thanks for the responses. I did all those things. Checked and replaced all fuses just previous to the problem occuring, hadnt driven at night for a while so didnt notice the problem straight away. Swapped light with other side, problem stayed. Cleaned earth, removed push on connectors and replaced with new ones. Nothing worked then thought I'd go back to basics and check the fuses again. Turned out one of the little buggers had shaken loose, problem with using cheap bits. At least I know for next time. I'll be kicking myself all night.

Cheers :doh::doh:
 
Liverpool.90 said:
Thanks for the responses. I did all those things. Checked and replaced all fuses just previous to the problem occuring, hadnt driven at night for a while so didnt notice the problem straight away. Swapped light with other side, problem stayed. Cleaned earth, removed push on connectors and replaced with new ones. Nothing worked then thought I'd go back to basics and check the fuses again. Turned out one of the little buggers had shaken loose, problem with using cheap bits. At least I know for next time. I'll be kicking myself all night.

Cheers :doh::doh:
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Glad you got it sorted.:)
 
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