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MuddyChris300tdi



Member Since: 02 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
Main beam dash light flashing.
Morning all,

So jumped in Mabs (my 130) this morning and flicked the lights on and my main beam dash light was flashing away like it's raving. I've not investigated any further yet, I just thought I would ask to see if any one knows the cause before I drive home in the dark tonight.

Thanks Chris.
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
What were the lights themselves doing:? Was there any relay 'chatter?' It could be the relay itself or you have a short circuit behind the dash or.......

We could theorise all day. A few more details if possible may help to nail it down perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

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Post #474529 20th Nov 2015 12:26pm
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Supacat



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Had this before on a different vehicle and it turned out to be the stalk switch itself.

Solution was a new stalk.
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MuddyChris300tdi



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
The lights themselves, from the reflection from the car in front weren't flashing, just on as dipped beam which they were switched on as. I didn't notice any clicking from a relay. It's constant flashing when on first and second position on light switch. I have Googled but haven't come back with anything.
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MuddyChris300tdi



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
Last weekend my lights packed up, except main beam. I reomoved dimdip relay and replaced with cable from spade holes 2 to 8 and its been working fine. I will check that it is all in place.
Post #474544 20th Nov 2015 1:18pm
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MuddyChris300tdi



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
Sorry it's not main beam at all its the light below it, any ideas what it is?


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Post #474554 20th Nov 2015 1:41pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Below the Main Beam light should just be your sidelights/dipped beam on light.

Have a look behind it it may be the bulb on its way out though I have never known one to blow.

Otherwise as Supacat says, check your stalk switch. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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red zepplin



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i'd have a look at the switch if the relay apprears ok they are prone to "burn out" especially if your running extra lighting dlr's ect Thumbs Up
Post #474603 20th Nov 2015 4:57pm
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MuddyChris300tdi



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 130 300 Tdi HCPU Alpine White
So is that light ment to be on with side lights. Its never been on until now.
Post #474686 20th Nov 2015 9:04pm
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shaggydog



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United Kingdom 1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue
Its meant to come on when you select side lights and remain on when you select dim beamed lights. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

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Post #474692 20th Nov 2015 9:22pm
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