Headlight playing up.

[jay see]

Evening all.

The last few days one if my headlights doesn't want to work unless I give it a firm hit on the glass.

I've tried giving the wiring a jiggle and unplug and take out the globe and it continues to not work.

What else could I look at

Thanks

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[Bigcol]

my passenger side one does that, comes on, then go over a bump - goes out, another bump, comes back on

checked wiring
checked plugs

nowt wrong with either
changed globe

still does it

I live with it

[mudnut]

Sometimes the element is blown but touches again. Try an new globe or try the other one. Just be careful not to leave a fingerprint on the glass.

[Yendor]

Start with a better description of the problem.

What doesn't work? low beam or high beam? is it both sides?, does the high beam warning light in the dash work?, what glass do you hit..... windscreen?

I'm guessing it's a GU we are talking about?

[jay see]

OK. I need to go out soon, so I swap the globes over tomorrow.

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[the evil twin]

... and check the earth and the earth pin in the plug

[dom14]

Evening all.

The last few days one if my headlights doesn't want to work unless I give it a firm hit on the glass.

I've tried giving the wiring a jiggle and unplug and take out the globe and it continues to not work.

What else could I look at

Thanks

Sent from my XT1033

I had a similar problem with mine. Unplug rear and closely examine the socket.
There's a high probability the socket contracts are corroded or dirt preventing the proper contact.
I replaced the plugs. I don't have to bang on the headlight anymore.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H4-HEADLIGHT-SOCKET-PLUG-/172182023984?hash=item2816d92f30:g:gSsAAOSwT6pV3di b

[dom14]

my passenger side one does that, comes on, then go over a bump - goes out, another bump, comes back on

checked wiring
checked plugs

nowt wrong with either
changed globe

still does it

I live with it

It's an electrical problem. Better fix it straightaway.

[Bigcol]

It's an electrical problem. Better fix it straightaway.


you think so Dom...........?????

been to Auto Electricians several times, and they cannot find the fault
new globes
plugs have been replaced
new up graded wiring harness for head lights installed
new relays
new globes
new fuses
replaced Headlight Wiring Loom upgrade with an even better one


still does it every now and again

not often
maybe once a month for about 20mins.................

[jay see]

... and check the earth and the earth pin in the plug
Well do.

I had a similar problem with mine. Unplug rear and closely examine the socket.
There's a high probability the socket contracts are corroded or dirt preventing the proper contact.
I replaced the plugs. I don't have to bang on the headlight anymore.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/H4-HEADLIGHT-SOCKET-PLUG-/172182023984?hash=item2816d92f30:g:gSsAAOSwT6pV3di b
Yeah, well do tomorrow.

Funny thing is that the wife came home with a blow headlight and the spot light out the back blow a globe too.

Well that is the 3.

Went out a few times tonight and the lights both where working. Will still swap them over tomorrow

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[threedogs]

Do you have a loom upgrade fitted??
it could be a faulty relay

[jay see]

Do you have a loom upgrade fitted??
it could be a faulty relay
Nah mate factory still.

They seem to be working all right now, they didn't play up last night so I might just leave it alone for now.

See how it goes over the weekend.

Do you have a loom upgrade fitted??
it could be a faulty relay


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[dom14]

you think so Dom...........?????

been to Auto Electricians several times, and they cannot find the fault
new globes
plugs have been replaced
new up graded wiring harness for head lights installed
new relays
new globes
new fuses
replaced Headlight Wiring Loom upgrade with an even better one


still does it every now and again

not often
maybe once a month for about 20mins.................

Then it must be the switch. Contacts might have become dodgy over many years.

Once a month for 20 mins isn't that bad, unless of course that 20 minutes happen to be on a long dark stretch in the middle of the pitch black night with no street lights, while you're doing 100+km/h.

Find it and fix it. Don't take any chances that are not worth it. Get a replacement switch from a wrecker. Cheaper and that way you can confirm the problem without spending a fortune.

[threedogs]

I would agree with Dom as it being a faulty switch [Stalk]
Thats the one common denominator, its the only movable
part in the puzzle so to speak

[jay see]

Will be looking into this tomorrow.
1st up will swap over the globes, then take it from there.

[jay see]

Ok. Swapped over the globes and now the other side wont work, put them back as they were and its gone back to how it was.

So new globes......

Do i stick with the halogen.

Do i get something like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400562055038?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

HID convervion

LED??????

I also have one new about 6 month old headlight. The other one is old and dirty, old doesn't worry me, but dirty does. What have poeple used to clean the inside of their headlight and what kind of results did you get.

[threedogs]

Dont go HID I did and regret it now they are too hot for the plastic reflectors.
Any of the Phillips Vision plus would work I had 110/90 at one time and found them to work great.
Not convinced LED have the distance yet on high beam

[dom14]

Ok. Swapped over the globes and now the other side wont work, put them back as they were and its gone back to how it was.

So new globes......

Do i stick with the halogen.

Do i get something like this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400562055038?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

HID convervion

LED??????

I also have one new about 6 month old headlight. The other one is old and dirty, old doesn't worry me, but dirty does. What have poeple used to clean the inside of their headlight and what kind of results did you get.

Have you tried playing with the plugs/sockets to see if that's the culprit?
They are pretty cheap to replace. I even have a few spare ones at home that I ordered from China for few peanuts.
They are good quality. Just cheap 'cos it came from china.
If you want them, let me know via a PM.

[the evil twin]

Don't fit high wattage globes (100/90 etc) to the standard loom.
They pull twice the current and will give your stalk switch a hard time.

I use Narva +100 in the standard wattage and they are pretty good.

Having said that, a loom upgrade and relays is a really good idea and cheap

[dom14]

Dont go HID I did and regret it now they are too hot for the plastic reflectors.
Any of the Phillips Vision plus would work I had 110/90 at one time and found them to work great.
Not convinced LED have the distance yet on high beam

I was going to put 90W globes on mine. ATM, they are 60W ones.
The reflector is an aftermarket one(obviously 'cos the stock ones are sealed lenses).
It should be able to handle the 90W globe without having to upgrade the loom, should it not??!!
I don't need to wire up a relay for that, do I??

[the evil twin]

I would... and make sure the earths are in good nick

[threedogs]

IMO a loom upgrade is a great mod, sealed beams are perfect if doing bog holes all the time .
but they are only GQ not GU
Jaysee has a GU so he needs to find a globe that suits his need.
Gu reflectors are only plastic.
Plus the higher you go [watts]the more chance you have they will blow from vibrations
John if you want to try some HID headlights Im sure to have a spare kit here.

[jay see]

Have you tried playing with the plugs/sockets to see if that's the culprit?
They are pretty cheap to replace. I even have a few spare ones at home that I ordered from China for few peanuts.
They are good quality. Just cheap 'cos it came from china.
If you want them, let me know via a PM.

If I'm going to replace plugs I get the ebay kit and change the whole lot. Thanks for the offer tho.


Don't fit high wattage globes (100/90 etc) to the standard loom.
They pull twice the current and will give your stalk switch a hard time.

I use Narva +100 in the standard wattage and they are pretty good.

Having said that, a loom upgrade and relays is a really good idea and cheap

If I'm going to run 100/90 I'll be doing the upgrade kit.



IMO a loom upgrade is a great mod, sealed beams are perfect if doing bog holes all the time .
but they are only GQ not GU
Jaysee has a GU so he needs to find a globe that suits his need.
Gu reflectors are only plastic.
Plus the higher you go [watts]the more chance you have they will blow from vibrations
John if you want to try some HID headlights Im sure to have a spare kit here.

Thanks mate, but I think I'll go the ebay kit or a something like what ET is using.

[Bigcol]

Then it must be the switch. Contacts might have become dodgy over many years.

Once a month for 20 mins isn't that bad, unless of course that 20 minutes happen to be on a long dark stretch in the middle of the pitch black night with no street lights, while you're doing 100+km/h.

Find it and fix it. Don't take any chances that are not worth it. Get a replacement switch from a wrecker. Cheaper and that way you can confirm the problem without spending a fortune.


switch has been replaced - I thought I stuffed it up when I was trying to open it to clean
so once I worked out how and why, I did the new switch


I am leaning towards a


loose plug



- but they are tight