Hi.
I just got a 1994 S1 with what I thought was a blown dipped light bulb on the driver's side - all is well with the passenger side and other lights (incl. indicator and dims)
I changed the bulb, tried to re connect the wires, and even reconnected the main wiring loom after blowing some air thru- connector but to no avail
Any tips will be appreciated
H.
Headlight not working - 1 side
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
Is this your Xantia? I think that there may b a separate fuse for each headlight. Is high beam OK?
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
If its not a fuse it will probably be a wiring fault and by far the easiest way to resolve that would be to fit a relay connected to the 12v supply and energised by the voltage of the lamp that does work, I had to do this on an Peugeot 406. But thoroughly check all the fuses first.
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
And don't just look to see if a fuse is blown; make sure the areas of contact (on the fuse AND the holder) are clean. I had an issue in the past with a rear wiper working intermittently (until it finally stopped). I looked at the relevant fuse, and while the wire looked good the contacts looked dirty. I used some contact cleaner, and then plugged/unplugged the fuse several times. After that the rear wiper worked properly.
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
AND, if it is a fuse, that's not likely to be the cause - but the effect.
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
Excuse the delay in replying. I crashed the car the same day I posted this. Brakes didn't work. Probably an LHM airlock.
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Re: Headlight not working - 1 side
Ouch! I hope you are OK, and the car is repairable?
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