Electrics: - 1997/R V40 2.0 "Confusing" headlights

Lozevans555 · Dec 1st, 2012, 16:52

Hiya guys.

I'm getting a confusing lighting combination.

With the switch on "O" I get sidelights and mainbeam.

With the switch on "Dipped" I get no lights at all.

And with the switch on "Main" I get the same as in position "O".

Is this a common problem? Does anyone know what the hell is going on here?

Thanks.

LOZ!

piperdave · Dec 1st, 2012, 18:02

"O" is for daylight running lights, middle is side lights, and 2 is main lights. The difference between "o" and two is that on 2 you can switch to high beam, and on "o" you can only flash high beam .

Lozevans555 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:13

Thanks Piperdave for your reply.

Ahhh so "O" doesn't mean "Off" then. Thats cleared it up. My side lights must be at fault then. Bulbs or relay problem.

Cheers.

LOZ!

Anadinolin · Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:16

is the car second-hand? has it been bought like that or has it developed the fault?

if its the former, i would check the wiring

Lozevans555 · Dec 3rd, 2012, 19:19

Yes mate its WAY second hand!

I've taken the switch out and the wiring colours seem to be in the correct positions. I may check the side light relay to see if its faulty. But I know I have to change both headlights anyway cos they are both pointing upwards so much that I can't see where I am going unless I use the fog lights! They are held in by cable ties so there is no adjustment at all left there. RAGE!

Dec 1st, 2012, 16:52	#1
Lozevans555 New Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2012 08:33 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Aberystwyth	1997/R V40 2.0 "Confusing" headlights Hiya guys. I'm getting a confusing lighting combination. With the switch on "O" I get sidelights and mainbeam. With the switch on "Dipped" I get no lights at all. And with the switch on "Main" I get the same as in position "O". Is this a common problem? Does anyone know what the hell is going on here? Thanks. LOZ!

Dec 1st, 2012, 18:02	#2
piperdave Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2020 17:48 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Worthing	"O" is for daylight running lights, middle is side lights, and 2 is main lights. The difference between "o" and two is that on 2 you can switch to high beam, and on "o" you can only flash high beam . __________________ Dave 1996 V40 1.8l Manual 5 speed, Petrol, Silver Dawn Metallic. Owned from 2004 (45,000mls) to present (196,718 mls)

Dec 3rd, 2012, 10:16	#4
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	is the car second-hand? has it been bought like that or has it developed the fault? if its the former, i would check the wiring __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Dec 3rd, 2012, 08:13	#3
Lozevans555 New Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2012 08:33 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Aberystwyth	Thanks Piperdave for your reply. Ahhh so "O" doesn't mean "Off" then. Thats cleared it up. My side lights must be at fault then. Bulbs or relay problem. Cheers. LOZ!

Dec 3rd, 2012, 19:19	#5
Lozevans555 New Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2012 08:33 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Aberystwyth	Yes mate its WAY second hand! I've taken the switch out and the wiring colours seem to be in the correct positions. I may check the side light relay to see if its faulty. But I know I have to change both headlights anyway cos they are both pointing upwards so much that I can't see where I am going unless I use the fog lights! They are held in by cable ties so there is no adjustment at all left there. RAGE!

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