Electrics: - Just bought V70 problem with headlight stalk?

jiminwatford · Sep 23rd, 2020, 21:48

Hi, I bought a 2003 V70 on Monday

If I pull the left stalk towards me the high beam comes on and stays on. If I pull it again they go off

If I pull it further they also stay on until I perform the same manoeuvre

So I can't flash the headlights

I wonder if the stalk is the problem as I often have to press firmly for the left indicator to work

paddy74 · Sep 23rd, 2020, 22:27

Clean it, it's more or less typical.

I could only find pictures in a german thread, but they speak for itself.

Here: https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/blin...-t5726930.html

Remove the three screws under the steering wheel housing, then the two silver screws. Pull it straight outwards, it is only stuck in. Clean it, and all back together.

Bashy · Sep 24th, 2020, 02:25

Dont pull it all the way, there is a slight stopping point then it will carry on to engaging fully on.

AndyV7o · Sep 24th, 2020, 07:31

Dont pull it as far, they arent the best for flashing and can easily go into main beam, but basically pull it a little bit. There is also a slight delay which makes it worse.
Its just one if the foibles you have to live with, but its not as bad as the digital indicators on vauxhalls and some citroen/peugeot of same era!!

marcb · Sep 24th, 2020, 08:35

If you turn the light switch to the 0 position it goes into flash mode.

jiminwatford · Sep 24th, 2020, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcb

If you turn the light switch to the 0 position it goes into flash mode.

So if the switch is is in the top position it is supposed to do as i describe?

paddy74 · Sep 24th, 2020, 16:27

No, it's not. Flashing should work with the lights on or off. As I said, pull it off and clean it, it's ten minutes work...

Your left indicator not working properly all the time is the symptom to work with, not the high beam/flash.

jiminwatford · Sep 24th, 2020, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddy74

No, it's not. Flashing should work with the lights on or off. As I said, pull it off and clean it, it's ten minutes work...

Thanks, yes i'll do that and report back

barrybritcher · Sep 24th, 2020, 17:38

you only need to give it a two finger gentle touch to flash!

marcb · Sep 24th, 2020, 19:50

Well, in the 0 position you can't lock the main beam on surely - that fooled me when I first drove a 2001 V70 in the dark. The dipped beam is on in the 0 position.

Try it.

Sep 23rd, 2020, 21:48	#1
jiminwatford Junior Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2023 00:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Watford	Just bought V70 problem with headlight stalk? Hi, I bought a 2003 V70 on Monday If I pull the left stalk towards me the high beam comes on and stays on. If I pull it again they go off If I pull it further they also stay on until I perform the same manoeuvre So I can't flash the headlights I wonder if the stalk is the problem as I often have to press firmly for the left indicator to work

Sep 23rd, 2020, 22:27	#2
paddy74 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Near Munich	Clean it, it's more or less typical. I could only find pictures in a german thread, but they speak for itself. Here: https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/blin...-t5726930.html Remove the three screws under the steering wheel housing, then the two silver screws. Pull it straight outwards, it is only stuck in. Clean it, and all back together. __________________ Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU

Sep 24th, 2020, 02:25	#3
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Dont pull it all the way, there is a slight stopping point then it will carry on to engaging fully on. __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Sep 24th, 2020, 16:27	#7
paddy74 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2021 13:49 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Near Munich	No, it's not. Flashing should work with the lights on or off. As I said, pull it off and clean it, it's ten minutes work... Your left indicator not working properly all the time is the symptom to work with, not the high beam/flash. __________________ Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Summum MY05 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide MY91 FLHTCU Last edited by paddy74; Sep 24th, 2020 at 16:30.

Sep 24th, 2020, 17:38	#9
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	you only need to give it a two finger gentle touch to flash! __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Sep 24th, 2020, 07:31	#4
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Dont pull it as far, they arent the best for flashing and can easily go into main beam, but basically pull it a little bit. There is also a slight delay which makes it worse. Its just one if the foibles you have to live with, but its not as bad as the digital indicators on vauxhalls and some citroen/peugeot of same era!!

Sep 24th, 2020, 08:35	#5
marcb Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 11:59 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London	If you turn the light switch to the 0 position it goes into flash mode.

Sep 24th, 2020, 19:50	#10
marcb Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 11:59 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London	Well, in the 0 position you can't lock the main beam on surely - that fooled me when I first drove a 2001 V70 in the dark. The dipped beam is on in the 0 position. Try it. Last edited by marcb; Sep 24th, 2020 at 19:54.

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