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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: MackyM on 27 January 2006, 22:01

Title: Headlights not working
Post by: MackyM on 27 January 2006, 22:01

Not all the time, but sometimes I only have sidelights - then for no apparent reason the headlights come on - not a fuse in other words. Is this a common one? Is there a simple place to look for a fix. Thanks all.

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: mjamoose on 27 January 2006, 23:23

Dodgy Bulbs, Dodgy relay unit or switch , check them all in that order!  :nerd:

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: silkyballs on 28 January 2006, 00:11

on my jetta i had a side light out from time to time which in turn knocked out one side of the full beam??turned out to be just the bulb!it wasnt untill i replaced the side light once it had blown that i realised what was going on!

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: MackyM on 28 January 2006, 12:44

OK, will try (where's the relay?  :rolleyes: )

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: rubjonny on 29 January 2006, 00:05

There are no relays for the lights :)

First thing I'd do is swap in another headlight switch.  But beware the early MK2s had a different switch which will not work in your car, just check the switch you try has the same number of pins as the one fitted to your car :)

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: dan7 on 29 January 2006, 15:35

had exactly the same problem a while back. totally baffled me. in the end i found it was a loose connection on the back of the indicator switch/stalk. check that! :wink:

Title: Re: Headlights not working
Post by: MackyM on 30 January 2006, 12:27

Thanks both - I will give it a go. Bulbs and headlight wiring are all fine I know that.