300 tdi lights problem

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Seanward

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #1

Just signed up, not sure where to post .. Anyway was driving along last night and thought I'd lost the lights ... In fact this is what I now have ..
On side lights I have side lights and very dim headlights
On dipped beam the same
On full beam the same
Full beam flash ok
Very strange ..... Help please

 

Brian S

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #2

Change the bulbs.

 

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diver

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #3

You'll probably find the connectors on the bulbs have melted. Common problem. You can get replacement connectors from Halfords etc.

 

timtheenchanteruk

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #4

or the headlight switch.
Side lights and "dim dips" are both on the side light position on my 300tdi fender,
dipped lights and full beam ate the ones usually affected by a knackered switch, with flash working ok.
have a look on't tinterweb, if you pull the switch out, bridge the wires and see if they work, if so, knackered switch.

 

Brian S

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #5

What vehicle is it and where are you?
someone local might offer some help but you need to tell us the basics.

 

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Seanward

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• Jan 29, 2013

• #6

Sorry, it's a 300 tdi defender swb 97 R and I'm Hampshire Surrey border