front drivers side light fault

[sandman jim]

hi guys need some help,,my drivers side front sidelight has gone out i have put a new bulb in even though the old bulb was not blown,it started when the bulb icon was coming on and off intermitenly on the dashboard,,now it on all the time,,all other lights on the car are working fine,,i dont know if i have a broken wire anywhere,,the wires going into the bulb holder seem fine and clean,,how can i check, or any tips what it might be,,regards james

[sandman jim]

Originally Posted by sandman jim

hi guys need some help,,my drivers side front sidelight has gone out i have put a new bulb in even though the old bulb was not blown,it started when the bulb icon was coming on and off intermitenly on the dashboard,,now it on all the time,,all other lights on the car are working fine,,i dont know if i have a broken wire anywhere,,the wires going into the bulb holder seem fine and clean,,how can i check, or any tips what it might be,,regards james

hi ,,, any update on where the problem may lie,,,

[klarzy]

Originally Posted by sandman jim

hi ,,, any update on where the problem may lie,,,

Check the wiring loom where it crosses the main front beam on the passenger side for fraying or water in the tape windings.

do all other bulbs in that cluster work ok..? if not check the earthing points as well.

finally make and replug the headlamp main connector and the same for the light switch module, check for dirty / corroded contacts or water ingress.

K

[sandman jim]

Originally Posted by klarzy-dials.com

Check the wiring loom where it crosses the main front beam on the passenger side for fraying or water in the tape windings.

do all other bulbs in that cluster work ok..? if not check the earthing points as well.

finally make and replug the headlamp main connector and the same for the light switch module, check for dirty / corroded contacts or water ingress.

K

all other lights on the car work perfect checked headlight bulb and connector all clean and no water ingress,,have not checked all the wires behind left headlight as they are all tapped up in the harness..

[sandman jim]

Originally Posted by klarzy-dials.com

Check the wiring loom where it crosses the main front beam on the passenger side for fraying or water in the tape windings.

do all other bulbs in that cluster work ok..? if not check the earthing points as well.

finally make and replug the headlamp main connector and the same for the light switch module, check for dirty / corroded contacts or water ingress.

K

cant find any broken wires,,i am thinking it could be the light switch module,,my front sidelight wont come on,,it showing a bulb icon on dash?? now when i turn the switch to sidelights it making a funny noise like it does when you switch your car off like the system is booting up,,thinking back i used a steam wash for the first time,,, the day after the bulb icon was coming on intermitenly and now is on all the time,,i am wondering if any water has got into the switch my ecu is bone dry and always has been,,how do i remove the light switch to check there is no water in there,, any help and advice would be great,,regards james

[Mike Noc]

Jim have you metered the cables or just done a visual check?

I'd agree with Pete that it is likely a wiring fault, and this should be thoroughly checked out first.

[sandman jim]

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Jim have you metered the cables or just done a visual check?

I'd agree with Pete that it is likely a wiring fault, and this should be thoroughly checked out first.

thanks for reply mike,,i have only done a visual check,,i will go and take tbe bulb out and check i have power and check the earth in the bulb holder,,thats about all i know mike about electrics,,, everything else is perfect on the car,,cars only done 55,000 and is 2003 diesel...

[clf]

Originally Posted by klarzy-dials.com

Check the wiring loom where it crosses the main front beam on the passenger side for fraying or water in the tape windings.

do all other bulbs in that cluster work ok..? if not check the earthing points as well.

finally make and replug the headlamp main connector and the same for the light switch module, check for dirty / corroded contacts or water ingress.

K

I will second this, but the damage was only visible when the headlamp unit was removed.

[clf]

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here is the damage found

[sandman jim]

Originally Posted by clf

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here is the damage found

hi..thank you,, i had multimeter on the bulb holder there is no power going to the sidelight which is not working,can somebody point me in the right direction,where are the fuses for the sidelights,,i have tried to remove the fuse cover under glovebox i have turned screws 1/2 way it is coming down about 2 inches there is some sort of plastic on the right in a grove stopping it coming down,i dont know if sidelight fuses are in there,,regards james