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[Jordie]

by the way, before i go any further, i keep getting a virus flagged up by the index page.


Right, I have a problem with one of my lights not working on side and normal beam, so i have bought a multimeter because i couldnt find my light up screw driver.

What setting would i use to see if power is reaching the light (plug thingy behind light anyway)



Thanks

[Bungle]

DC volts on the 20 range , as you have it set on that pic

[Guess-Works.com]

Id put money on the earth from the light to the main loom either being broken or oxidised....

[MaryQuant88]

I had a similar problem, It was where the two earth cables from each headlamp joined on the front panel, pushed the cable back in and hey presto, i had lights!

[Jordie]

Id put money on the earth from the light to the main loom either being broken or oxidised....

Even though the FULL beam works????

I will take a look shortly.

[Leonard]

the bullet connectors under the bonnet catch get corroded easily

[Jordie]

Sorted the side light out. Wires had split.

The normal beam is getting power, but the lamp is dead by looks.

Anyone got a sealed beam lamp or is it upgrade time???

[miniboo]

upgrade to halogens mate not worth paying for a new sealed beam to have candle power again!!

[Jordie]

How much are they? I am skint and got a few things i want to do.

Mini trailers any good?

[Bungle]

upgrade to halogens

[jack_marshall]

I got my Lucas Halogens with bulbs, complete unit for 20 a piece.

Edit- Was at a show though..

Edited by jack_marshall, 29 September 2006 - 10:14 PM.

[fikus01]

if having trouble with one side and main could be earth! if main stil works on that side stil earth!! main beam could be earthing through headlights!! defo worth checking the earth connections!! had a column switch catch fire because of a bad earth before!!

[taffy1967]

You can get various H4 Halogen headlights from here:-

H4 Halogen 7" Light Units From Holden Vintage Classic

I think LUB383 is the correct Lucas H4 one for a Mini, but you could fit Wipac ones instead which are cheaper.

[Jammy]

Get whatever you like, just don't get it from Mini Trailers!