help needed main beam will not work

[steveytip]

hi all
i need help i have a 1969 early bay L/H import cut a long story short two wires had come off in the indicator/main beam switch which would not solder back on so bought a new switch at dub freeze today ive fitted the new one and yet again main beam wont work its driving me mad thing i have noticed is the fuel gauge needle moves when trying to put main beam on all other functions work head lights / indicators / hazards just not the bloody main beam and MOT is due soon any help would be most welcome

thanks
steve

 

[who?1]

Have you tried a new relay mate?

Get the manual out and follow the wiring diagram with a meter until you find a problem - that's what I would do...

 

[Foz]

Stating the obvious....but on any US imported bus/van the main beam will only work when the headlights are switched on in the dipped position, due to the relay fitted. This can be overcome by fitting a slightly different relay with an extra live feed connected to the relay, only then will the main beam work independently.


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[steveytip]

hi
cheers for the responce think im going to buy a new relay and try that but would a dodgy relay make the fuel gauge needle move when trying to put the main beam on ? this is with the lights on has i didnt know that eather cheers
is the relay on the botom of the fuse box sorry but i am new to this has you cant tell

thanks

steve

 

[who?1]

If the relay is bu&&erd then it might be pulling a slightly high current which affects the fuel sender.

The relay will be under the column near the fuse board somewhere......found that manual yet ?

Matt

 

[matt-me]

Foz is on the right track I think. I had the same problem on a 78 US bug a couple of years ago. I attach a VZI link that explains how i got it solved as the US vehicles use differnet fiunctions to uk. Hope it helps.

Al

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=671742" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Doris]

of course....US bus!! :idea:

 

[Foz]

The relay is connected to underside of the fuse box, on the right hand side if I remember correctly. Its a 4 pin relay, but you will need to buy a UK version 5-pin relay, so obviously it wont then fit back into its original holder. There is a thread on here somewhere regarding this topic, with a how to step by step guide with pics. I found it very useful! If I wasn't on my phone via taptalk I would link it to you.....try a search for 'flasher relay' or suchlike, you will come across it.


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[steveytip]

hi yea found relay full offwater had a leak a few months ago fitted a new window seal so found the problem thanks for your help

cheers

steve