Raider Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Lost full beam at night, downhill whilst pressing on somewhere in deepest France - not good :-/Dipped was OK and we could "flash" main beam so we carried on of course.Now, I have removed the column stalk switch expecting some burnt out contacts but it appears not. When the stalk is flicked forward to full beam contact isn't made - it seems that the element or whatever you call it is now no longer strong enough to reach the contact.Attached is a photo showing what I mean.I can't see a way of fixing this right now - any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Quite simply, it's knackered and you need a new one. This is a common problem on these cars. You need to re-wire the headlights through relays so that the column switch is only switching a small current. The reason it's gone is because those farty little contacts are switching the full current in the circuit. The Sprint I've just rebuilt came with an already dead switch which has been replaced. Now I'm going to do the above conversion when I can regain some enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I have a spare indicator stalk Martin...How about a "how to" article on a relay conversion? I might do one with Snowdrop once I've sorted out my rear axle woes and got through the upcoming MoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 I would certainly like your spare switch Dave if it's on offer.And I'll certainly do an article for the magazine too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackerjack Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Yes I have also suffered the same fault, bloody cheek it only lasted 25 years ;)I have put relays in and a good second hand switch supplied by Brian of the Kitley.Cannot remember how to do it but think if someone else doesnt I will try, cos if I can do it any one can. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleBargeKen Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I've found one lurking in the attic. If anyone wants it then send me a PM on the TDC site. Also known there as PurpleBargeKen.CheersKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted September 15, 2007 Author Share Posted September 15, 2007 PM on it's way Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Iv'e also had this problem thanks for the relay tip. Please be careful with the wiring block I have no idea how the canley boys got them through the gap on the column . I got the old one out but I went for the external wiring with cable ties with the replacement unit.Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Once you've got the knack of dismantling the steering column (talking about Dollies here) it's quite easy to replace the column switches properly. If you're ever down this way I'd be happy to show you (or pop along and see me at the NEC in November) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 darrenspitty wrote:Iv'e also had this problem thanks for the relay tip. Please be careful with the wiring block I have no idea how the canley boys got them through the gap on the column . I got the old one out but I went for the external wiring with cable ties with the replacement unit.DarrenI pop the pins out the plastic holder, feed the wires/ pins through the plastic tube round the column, then pop them back into the plastic socket. Takes maybe 5 minutes in totaland keeps things neat and tidy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coventry kid Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I had the same problem on 2 RBRR's on the same stretch of road in different cars! A 'how to'article for the technically challenged folk would be a bonus! With lots of pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Man Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 When i did Snowdrop's indicator stalk there was enough room to get the wire through the column without having to remove the plug. Silvery's tip is a good one but it would only apply to the post-76 Dollies. The earlier cars had a different plug which can't be removed without destroying it. The only way would be to dismantle the adjusting bracket so's you can get to the wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleBargeKen Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Martin, did you get the indicator stalk? If so did it resolve the problem.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Yes Ken I did and yes all seems well.Been a tad busy with other stuff but the car's just great :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleBargeKen Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 It's ok mate, glad to hear it's working ok. How are you doing? Will we see you at the resto show at the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted October 27, 2007 Author Share Posted October 27, 2007 I am fine - just 9 months before I can drive again ::)Won't be at the Resto show but was at Newark Autojumble a couple of weeks ago which was a good day out :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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