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AW11 lights Problem

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Hello,

Ive a 1990 AW11 and are having problems with my passenger side headlight. When I put on the full headlights they both work but when I put on just the dips only the passenger works, Ive done the following work to find out the problem but problem still there

checked for a bad earth,
replaced the dim dip relay
cleaned the contacts on the bulb connector
Replaced the bulb
Checked the wiring for a break.

Any help would be most appreciated

Thanks

Paul


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Re: AW11 lights Problem

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Would love to hear if you figure out what the problem is as I am having the same issue with my '89 4agze (usdm version). It is on my passenger side as well, but your driver's side. I had probably been driving around for ages with just one headlight, and just hadn't realized one of them was out until someone mentioned it to me. I also have checked various possible issues with no luck, after first replacing the headlight. I've also checked various other websites regarding this issue, but no luck so far. It's a rather unusual problem for me, as I have owned 3 MKI's and have rarely had any electrical issues of any kind with them. The BGB electrical diagram hasn't been a big help with diagnosing the problem either. So far I have had to drive around with my brights on all the time, but with the headlamps severely adjusted to keep from blinding other drivers, lol.

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Re: AW11 lights Problem

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Hi got this problem sorted..didnt actually solve it just worked around it, i took a power and earth over from the working light to the non working one light and hey presto both lights are working, still though the problem is annoying but at least all is working

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Re: AW11 lights Problem

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Problem solved...wired the non working headlight directly to the working headling with an inline fuse and hey presto working
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Re: AW11 lights Problem

Post by suchafunkymonkey »

Have you checked the wiring in the LHS footwell? There is a junction box in there with all the wires for the headlights.

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