Hello,
So, I was driving ('95 900SE) at night recently, using the high beams
intermittently, when all of a sudden I realized the high beams decided
to stay on all the time. The blue panel light was not lit, although
the high beams were always on. Then, when I turned my car off the high
beams remained on, even with key out of the ignition, so I had to pull
the high beam fuses to turn them off. Seems like the high beam switch
next the steering wheel is broken into the "on" position. Anyone know
where I can find some instructions on how to replace it? Or get to the
switch and clean the contacts maybe. Then again, maybe I'm missing
something simple here, an easier fix than I think.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Brian
ice_cream - 18 Jun 2004 22:43 GMT
Brian,
Had similar problems with 94 9000, although lights went off when switched
off, they could get stuck on high beam, or not go onto main beam at all.
Thought at first it was column stalk, but thumping relay box under bonnet
would temporarily correct. Fixed by changing relay.
> Hello,
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> Brian
chrisnew - 23 Jun 2004 19:16 GMT
I had exactly the same problem. Its not the switch but the headlight relay.
Took mine apart but couldn't find any obvious fault. Quickest solution is a
new/second-hand replacement
Chris
> Hello,
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> Brian
Bob - 23 Jun 2004 21:59 GMT
>I had exactly the same problem. Its not the switch but the headlight relay.
>Took mine apart but couldn't find any obvious fault. Quickest solution is a
>new/second-hand replacement
Ans you can pull that switch out of the dash and replace it in about
15 seconds. Visit the local junk yard and pick one up. See if it
helps.
dustoff361@yahoo.com - 23 Jun 2004 23:14 GMT
> I had exactly the same problem. Its not the switch but the headlight relay.
> Took mine apart but couldn't find any obvious fault. Quickest solution is a
> new/second-hand replacement
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> Chris
Thanks for the info guys, new relay it is.
Brian