Jack Lights Playing Up
Submitted: Sunday, Oct 22, 2006 at 21:26
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WDR
A couple of days ago I noticed FRHS parking/side light was off - made a note of it foe next service thinking it was probably globe. Tonight the light is back on but the FRHS headlight is off (High lights work fine)
Seems strange - same cluster of lights taking it in turns to malfunction. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Cheers
Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:10
Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:10
Could it be an earth problem?
Does this cluster of lights have an earth wire?
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Reply By: Willem - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:52
Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 08:52
I had a similar problem with the Nissan and after exhaustive checks though the whole electrical system found that the headlight stalk/switch on the steering column was faulty. Had to source one from the wreckers as the switch inside is a sealed unit.
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Reply By: WDR - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 21:43
Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 21:43
Thanks guys - Tried to get GM to look at it - had to be booked in etc etc etc.
Thanked them and went to the automotive electrician next door (saw a few holdens in there so I can guess where the hard ones go)
10 minutes later a very sheepish and embarrassed me sneaked out of their place with two bulbs replaced and perfect lights again. (my excuse is I would never have worked out or been game to get the side light cover off the way they did)
Thanks for the advice - Thank god this time the remedy was cheap.
Avagoodone
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Reply By: Member - Jeff H (QLD) - Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 23:16
Monday, Oct 23, 2006 at 23:16
WDR,
no need to feel particularly sheepish: you have possibly become an anon. member of a GIANT mob of confused sheep /(owners).
As Oldplodder implied, earthing may have contributed to the drama.
Now I wouldn't know bleep from clay, but I've spent HOURS repairing wiring defects to our --- 'roo bar:( --- = Big Brand Name).
. Would you believe, the peasant over the drive from us drove a bus, licensed, (wait for it)-------------Dr Who.
Hey, yougotta go. And I look forward to advice re. DR. Who (the bus).
. Stay gentle, JH.
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