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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: ollie6n on 27 April 2008, 11:45

Title: Headlights
Post by: ollie6n on 27 April 2008, 11:45
Hey guys, I was wondering the other day, Im used to my polo and when I'm driving about in that I can just flick the full beam stalk to flash other drivers thank yous or whatever, only, with the golf it doesn't do anything unless the lights are on, just wondering if thats normal or if I may have a fault in my wiring somewhere. . . or do you lot just flick your light switch?
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: golfmk31993 on 27 April 2008, 11:52
yer if i touch the full beam switch in my 1.4 with the lights off it flashes, so i can say thankyou etc to other drivers during the day
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: VW_08 on 27 April 2008, 11:54
yep on my 16v GTi if i flick it towards me(i think) and it flashes whether the lights are on at the time or not.

so you have a problem somewhere then  :angry:
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: ollie6n on 27 April 2008, 12:09
I can't understand that, the full beam works fine when the lights are on. . . anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: MowatGTI on 27 April 2008, 13:57
Nope.  My lights flash when the stalk is pulled.

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: DerSubtileVento on 03 May 2008, 17:12
It could be an issue in the stalk itself. Probably a pretty pricey part just to try out though. Consider swapping stalks with a mate to see if that does anything for you.
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Mikester on 03 May 2008, 17:18
Tbh, some times you have to do a bit more than a "flick" to get it too flash  :wink:
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: VW_08 on 03 May 2008, 17:21
Tbh, some times you have to do a bit more than a "flick" to get it too flash  :wink:

I dont, its a positive movement and works everytime for me.

Possible that some people have used it more than others and maybe some peoples stalks are more worn than others
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: ollie6n on 03 May 2008, 21:19
but surly if that were the case I wouldnt be able to use my full beams at all. . . or could it be a flasher relay perhaps? Me thinks so
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: Mikester on 03 May 2008, 22:28
Is there a relay for that?

Checked mine when i went out, it is just a flick, my bad. lol
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: VW_08 on 03 May 2008, 23:12
Is there a relay for that?

Checked mine when i went out, it is just a flick, my bad. lol

Told you so   :tongue: :laugh:
Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: boneybradley on 04 May 2008, 00:04
mine flash with just the sligtest pull on the switch.....but it is fairly common for the stalks to fail but normally you'll get some smoke too!!