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by **stryder** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:57 pm

having problems with my headlights.......it would take 20mins to write the problem down so can someone give me a ring on 07773383829 ........when you phone i will get your number and phone you back...cheers.

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:03 pm

wahahaha. sorry man but this is ... soooo funny

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:04 pm

But then you'd only get to speak to one of us as opposed to having our collective knowledge?

The forum is designed to build a database of FTO knowledge - a typed thread may help someone else someday who is having a similar problem.

Whats the synopsis?

by **stryder** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:11 pm

long story short...when i turn my headlights on all i get is full beam???

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:15 pm

are they broken?

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:19 pm

stryder wrote:not to worry thanks anyway i will keep working at it.

Well if you have no joy then don't hesitate to ask a question on here.

We're working on the support call centre but CJ's going to have to take the thumb out! :lol:

by **stryder** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:24 pm

i have been under the bonnet the last 7 hrs m8 you can understand i am a little up tight......i have re typed the problem if you dont mind havin a look. cheers

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:24 pm

stryder wrote:long story short...when i turn my headlights on all i get is full beam???

When you turn it the first click are you getting any lights at all?

When you turn it the second click I presume your are getting dims and heads together?

Have you changed bulbs or wiring recently?

by **stryder** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:30 pm

when i turn the stalk the first click i am getting side lights ( small bottom lights) when i turn it the second time full beam comes on along with the side lights???????

i aint changed bulbs or wiring lately either

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:33 pm

could be the switch :?:

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:35 pm

stryder wrote:when i turn the stalk the first click i am getting side lights ( small bottom lights) when i turn it the second time full beam comes on along with the side lights???????

Are your front foglights working OK?

Have you traced the wires back from the lamp units - the likelyhood here is that you are getting a wire touching off another - if this is the case just separate them using electrical tape.

by **stryder** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:39 pm

yep front fogs are working fine.......throwing in the towel for tonight i will check the wires tomorrow.....thanks for the advice.

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:41 pm

stryder wrote:yep front fogs are working fine.......throwing in the towel for tonight i will check the wires tomorrow.....thanks for the advice.

All bulbs are working fine - so (stating the bleedin obvious) it has to be a wiring problem.

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:06 am

Here's a crazy thought - does the little blue (full beam) lamp on the dash come on?

by **stryder** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:01 pm

bit grumpy last night seems to be one problem after another at the minute but the headlight problem has gone for now.... it must have something to do with the stalk i gave it a gentle back hand this morning and now the headlights are fine..........when i turn them on the full beam does not come on with them. should i investigate more or leave well alone??????thanks for all the help guys.

by **steelroe** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:12 pm

i would bet the steering stalk is on the way out

by CJ » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:15 pm

steelroe wrote:i would bet the steering stalk is on the way out

Agreed, could be the switch mechanism or wires could have melted in the stalk and are touching.

CJ

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