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Headlamp fault - 944 S2
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Author:  PaulPSB [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Headlamp fault - 944 S2
Have just returned from a run out and noticed that my nearside headlamp is not working?

It rises/shuts ok but the lamp is not illuminated - have changed the bulb but no joy :(

Any ideas of what/how to check?
Author:  PaulPSB [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Headlamp fault - 944 S2
Oops! Should have added that I have replaced fuse no 22 (low beam left) 7.5a which promptly blew again when I switched headlights on. High beam is working ok.
Author:  tr7v8 [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Headlamp fault - 944 S2
Check back down the wiring where it bends as the light lifts & lowers.I suspect it'll be frayed & shorting,if this is OK check on into the light unit.
Author:  PaulPSB [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Headlamp fault - 944 S2
tr7v8 wrote:
Check back down the wiring where it bends as the light lifts & lowers.I suspect it'll be frayed & shorting,if this is OK check on into the light unit.


Spot on with the diagnosis Jim :thumbup: I peeled off the rubber sheath where the cable is fixed to the headlamp mounting and all three inner wires were frayed and touching!

Now sorted thanks :D
Author:  tr7v8 [ Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Headlamp fault - 944 S2
PaulPSB wrote:
tr7v8 wrote:
Check back down the wiring where it bends as the light lifts & lowers.I suspect it'll be frayed & shorting,if this is OK check on into the light unit.


Spot on with the diagnosis Jim :thumbup: I peeled off the rubber sheath where the cable is fixed to the headlamp mounting and all three inner wires were frayed and touching!

Now sorted thanks :D

Common failure point,same as door wiring & tailgate wiring. Glad it's OK.
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