Head Lights

[STEVE-JOHNS]

Hi All Dont Seem To Have Much Difference Between Dipped And Main Beam Changed Bulbs Still Not Much Any Ideas Please

 

[carabind]

How old's your car ? We're assuming the bulbs are fitted correctly (there is one specific angle , anywhere else and the light beam does all over the place)

1.Over time, you can get dust/condensation on the lens and reflector that inhibit light performance - in particular if the silvering on the reflector as started to corrode, you really need new units.

2. Another favorite is the dip/main switch, where arcing and age can start to build resistance on the contacts and you don't really notice coz it's happening so slowly over time - clean with a tiny bit of smooth emery and switch cleaner (or WD40)

3.Also, check and clean fuses/and electrical conections as it doen't take much resistance to drop the current to a level where lights are visibly dimmer that normal. To check this, run a lead from the battery to the + side of the bulb and see if it gets any brighter.(don't try this unless you know what you are doing - not being patronising, but you don't wnat to earth a live unfused lead as you will see fireworks at the least and injure yourself )

 

[television]

Both your Main and dipped lighs operate through relays as the switches cannot handle the 10 amp current drawn by these units, the swiches do not go to the lamps direct, a much safer way is to measure the voltage at the lamp its self.

Malcolm

 

[carabind]

fair piont malcolm, in which case ignore the bit about the dip/main switch. I'm still living in the past !

 

[television]

fair piont malcolm, in which case ignore the bit about the dip/main switch. I'm still living in the past !

Its very easy to forget something or go off on the wrong track, heavens I do it often. the advantage of a forum.

Cheers Malcolm

 

[STEVE-JOHNS]

Thanks For Info Car Is Due A Service So Will Get Them To Have A Look Can Anyone Recommend A Good Indie In The Liverpool /kirkby Area Please