Head Lamps

[chan]

Ok here goes! My head lamps have stopped working. Initially it was just The R/H main beam that wasn't working. A quick fix was to bridge a wire ovver from the L/H to get it through last years MOT. Now the dip beam on both sides are inop as well. The flash works when lamps are raised but they don't raise when flash is operated as normal. The fuses are ok and relays round the fuse box area seem fine. I've cleaned the main switch, side lamps work and head lamps pop up and down. Any one any ideas?

[busheytrader]

Both sets of headlamp connector blocks (red and black) in the engine bay are sound and shiny?



TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

[nervousnewowner]

yeah basically clean everything......... they are sods for problems



the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[TR Tony]

I had a problem with main beam not working on one side, turned out to be corrosion the connector block that connects to the back of the headlamp unit itself (not the connectors in the engine bay).

As said, start by cleaning all the connections, & dont forget the connections to the headlamps themselves even though this means removing the unit from the pod.

Tony

<font size="1">1981 2L FHC Cavalry Blue
1980 3.5L V8 DHC Jaguar Regency Red - sadly sold!
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[chan]

sorted! took the cowling off from round the column,there was a loose wire going to the stalk switch, reconnected it and HEY PRESTO!!

Thanks for your input guys!!!