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Mar 21st, 2019, 12:56 | #1 |
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Hi Again Guys,,Another glitch to solve...why when i turn off my dipped beam at the switch does the engine lose power / try to stall,,,but recovers....taking power from somewhere....????? any suggestions... I might add that mainly when at idle.
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Mar 21st, 2019, 18:22 | #2 |
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Go to the metal rely behind the glove box. The power connection over heats and causes all sorts of problems. I'm just remaking it for the third time now. The easy route is to slide the connecter off and on a few times to see if makes a difference.
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Mar 22nd, 2019, 19:08 | #3 |
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Mar 22nd, 2019, 20:03 | #4 |
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when i turn it from dipped to side lights....main beam doesn't do anything ...although my Bentley mechanic said it could be the alternator as it drains quite a bit of power..?
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Mar 22nd, 2019, 20:05 | #5 |
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yes will tyr that Brian....worth a try .
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Mar 25th, 2019, 09:43 | #6 |
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I've actually had this problem for years, I just assumed it was a volvo thing! The engine only dips slightly so I havent bothered fixing it but I might try your fix Brian when I'm fiddling next.
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Mar 25th, 2019, 18:04 | #7 |
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It sounds like a poor earth, causing a voltage drop whenever a heavy current is switched on.
Mine often did that little falter in those circumstances, but it was only recently after I had to do a lot of diagnosing to counter the effects of heavy rain and deep puddles that I found the main earthing point, hidden behind the battery. Apart from fixing the damp problem, I noticed later the falter had disappeared too. |
Mar 28th, 2019, 00:11 | #8 |
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Useful as ever
Mine does it both from the light switch and the heater fan - just a brief falter as you operate the switch - it's not a problem unless the engine is under load at the time Thanks for the fix! |
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