Hi
I would be grateful for some help. I have read many of the threads on headlights, switches and relays. I couldn't find one that quite matched my circumstances...
The headlights on my 1992 CLX have stopped working.
The sidelights work on both the sidelight switch position and the headlight position. The rear lights work. The switch is positive and doesn't appear worn and does not smell of burning (So I concluded that the switch is working(?))
The headlight do not work on dipped or full beam although the full beam does work when pulling the full beam stalk towards me (ie "flashing") So I concluded that the bulbs haven't gone
I have checked the fuses for dipped and main beam. All are intact and fully pushed in.
I uprated the earth cables some time ago and this is not an intermittent fault and no other electrical items are malfunctioning so I dont think it is an earthing issue.
By a process of elimination (possibly flawed!) I have arrived at the relay (which I read controlled dipped and full beam). From reading previous posts I understand it is the black one, top right of the fuse panel. This is pushed right into position.
Do relays fail? If they do, what is the best way to confirm or eliminate it as the culprit?
Many thanks
I would be grateful for some help. I have read many of the threads on headlights, switches and relays. I couldn't find one that quite matched my circumstances...
The headlights on my 1992 CLX have stopped working.
The sidelights work on both the sidelight switch position and the headlight position. The rear lights work. The switch is positive and doesn't appear worn and does not smell of burning (So I concluded that the switch is working(?))
The headlight do not work on dipped or full beam although the full beam does work when pulling the full beam stalk towards me (ie "flashing") So I concluded that the bulbs haven't gone
I have checked the fuses for dipped and main beam. All are intact and fully pushed in.
I uprated the earth cables some time ago and this is not an intermittent fault and no other electrical items are malfunctioning so I dont think it is an earthing issue.
By a process of elimination (possibly flawed!) I have arrived at the relay (which I read controlled dipped and full beam). From reading previous posts I understand it is the black one, top right of the fuse panel. This is pushed right into position.
Do relays fail? If they do, what is the best way to confirm or eliminate it as the culprit?
Many thanks