forgive me if im wrong, but pushing the stalk forward is high beams, not plain headlights,the stalk on the right is the headlights switch, mine did something similar when the connector for the headlights was grounding out. check the little stalk on the right hand side for corrosion, the highbeams working makes me think that it might be a sticky relay (Behind the dash on my 300tdi)
1987 Ex MOD RHD 110 Head Lights Will Not Turn Off
Hey all - My headlights will not turn off when the 6 way lighting switch on the dash is in the OFF, T. & S.T. position. No issues in the H.S.T. position. Also no issue when on the CONV. & S. CONV. position. I can kill all the lighting by turning the dial between settings.
So far I've replaced:
Now, I have an issue with my headlamp switch on the steering column: It can be spotting and needs to be held down for a couple of seconds (forward towards the engine) in order for the lights to come on. That said, only the tail lights will turn off and on with this switch.
Does this sound like a bad relay or could the faulty headlight switch be the source of my woes? I found this YouTube video on relays but wanted to ask the experts before I attempt this:
I've attached photos of the 6 Way Switch in the ON and OFF as well as the Panel.
I appreciate any insight y'all can share.
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So far I've replaced:
- 6 way switch
- Turn/ Horn/ High Beam switch (my daughter broke this previously)
Now, I have an issue with my headlamp switch on the steering column: It can be spotting and needs to be held down for a couple of seconds (forward towards the engine) in order for the lights to come on. That said, only the tail lights will turn off and on with this switch.
Does this sound like a bad relay or could the faulty headlight switch be the source of my woes? I found this YouTube video on relays but wanted to ask the experts before I attempt this:
I've attached photos of the 6 Way Switch in the ON and OFF as well as the Panel.
I appreciate any insight y'all can share.
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Sounds like a bad wiring job by the previous owner. You wouldn't have both the military center switch and a steering column switch... it's an either or situation.
I have yet to do it but there is this PDF illustrating how to eliminate the military switch and wire in a civilian switch.
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I have yet to do it but there is this PDF illustrating how to eliminate the military switch and wire in a civilian switch.
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