Support Team c7trp Posted November 17, 2006 Support Team Share Posted November 17, 2006 I've only had my 7 a week, so excuse the numpty questions! Front head lamps - only the near side one works on main beam. Been to Halfrauds and purchased new bulb (declined the dolly birds offer for her to fit it for me for 2.99 ) Still no main beam. Swapped bulb for near side, same problem. Wiring prob me thinks I haven't had chance for a proper look at the wiring, but does anyone know if each lamp is wired separately back to the switch, or does the switch wire 'split' somewhere to go to each lamp? I'm expecting a loose wire somewhere. Cheers Edited by - tim pollard on 17 Nov 2006 20:39:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Checked the fuse? Only dead fish go with the flow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 eclined the dolly birds offer for her to fit it for me for 2.99 You missed a trick there. Could have leched for a good half an hour or more... 😬 Apologies - but my 7 isn't to hand. ☹️ My children... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team c7trp Posted November 17, 2006 Author Support Team Share Posted November 17, 2006 Different fuse per lamp? Not sure bimbete in halfrauds had suitable alen key for full lech 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimB Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 ISTR both main beam lamps are on the same fuse circuit (No 8 in my 97 Roadsport). A single (blue/white) wire exits the fusebox and then must split. I'd take a look at the lighting connector at the front of the engine bay on the side you have an issue with. Not sure where the split of the wire coming from the fuse is...I'm sure somebody more knowledgable than I will be along with than nugget of info shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team c7trp Posted November 17, 2006 Author Support Team Share Posted November 17, 2006 Cheers Lads, Currently hailstoning and a few too many glasses of red. 😬 Will look in morning. Thanks for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Tim, I think you'll find the "junction" by the o/s headlamp bracket as it exits near the rad. The usual problem is a bad "bullet" connection or the wire is broken away from the connector. If you can get male and female spade connectors and the wire is long enough then change the connectors. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven toThe French Blatting Company Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 You're going to need a multi meter or test lamp to test for -ve 12v. You can make a simple test lamp using a crock clip, wire, and low wattage bulb and a suitable probe( thin screwdriver with the end filed to a sharp point).Fasten the clip to earth, then you can test at various positions, checking that the bulb lights. Good luck. Cheers J&J <=====-----------X---------------crock clip probe wire bulb wire JFDI (Just F*****g Do It) Edited by - johnjulie on 18 Nov 2006 09:00:12 Edited by - johnjulie on 18 Nov 2006 09:01:23 Edited by - johnjulie on 18 Nov 2006 09:02:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted November 18, 2006 Support Team Share Posted November 18, 2006 Edited because I didn't read the question properly. Yellow SL #32 Edited by - Shaun_E on 18 Nov 2006 10:46:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team c7trp Posted November 18, 2006 Author Support Team Share Posted November 18, 2006 Thanks all, I'll dash out between showers and see what I can find. Some trepidation taking my 7 apart for the first time, I've only had it a week! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team c7trp Posted November 18, 2006 Author Support Team Share Posted November 18, 2006 Found it! Broken pin in the multi-connector that links the main loom to the front lamp and indicator assy. When the hail stones stop, I'll fit a spade connector... Thanks for all your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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