worcester19 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Hi all,I have a 1976 Spitfire 1500 / Mk4. Had a productive night in the garage with only the headlights and binding brakes to fix before the MOT. :)My problem is I can't get the dipped beam to work - the lights work on main beam. I have replaced both bulb units, the dashboard switch and checked the wiring for loose connections and cannot find anything.Do you guys have any ideas what I could try next - any help would be gratefully appreciated as I am stumped.Cheers and a Happy New Year to allStephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcolumbine Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Have you got a multimeter? If there's nothing obviously wrong, I usually get the wiring diagram out and check out everything on the circuit using the 'continuity' setting. The steering wheel stalk is where I'd start if I'd just fitted a new switch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 Mike Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Check that all the fuse terminals are clean, from memory I dont think the headlights are fused but rely on the fuse being in place. Are the tail lights working ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyV Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Not sure if a IV/1500 loom is the same as a Mk3 but there are a bunch of bullet connectors just under the steering column that connect the column switch unit into the rest of the loom. Check the connectors are.... err.... connecting.I always had a dodgy one on mine, used to be an unpleasent surpriise when going to dip beam and all going dark! but a quick fumble under the column normally sorted it.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worcester19 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thanks Guys - I will start with the multi-Meter in the garage tonight.I think there is a posibility I have been a complete doughnut though. How many positions should the light stalk have? I replaced the light stalk ages ago and this was the start of the problems I think. The one on their now has two positions - a central position and up for the main beam (and pull back for flash beam). My question I suppose is should the light stalk have three positions with the one I am missing being used to switch on the lights.I maybe clutching at straws but I want that MOT so much! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 It should have 2 if it is a Mk4/1500, and 3 if it is a Mk1 to 3, or a herald or a vitesse.No sidelight only position on a Mk4, as that is done on teh dash switch.CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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