Main Beam

[scotwood59]

Hi there,

When I press the floor switch to put on the main beam the headlights go out completely.

Also the fuel gauge doesnt go above half full even thought I have filled George up.

Anyone has any ideas about either problem?

Julie

[scotwood59]

Oh I forgot to say that there is a strange slow ticking noise coming from somewhere in the front when the engine is running.

I have been trying to remember if this is normal (I had a Traveller many years ago) but I can't remember!!!

Julie

[mike.perry]

You either have a loose connection between the dipswitch and the next bullet connector, trace the blue/white cable, or the dipswitch is knackered. Connect the blue feed cable to the blue/white main beam cable and if the main beam works then it is the dipswitch.
The ticking is the fuel pump, be worried if you can't hear it

[bmcecosse]

Maybe just both bulbs have failed on the main beam filaments - does the little blue warning light come on ? But as above - it's much more likely to be a loose connection.

[fussyoldfart]

Hi there,

When I press the floor switch to put on the main beam the headlights go out completely.

Also the fuel gauge doesnt go above half full even thought I have filled George up.

Anyone has any ideas about either problem?

Julie

Here's another possible explanation: If you have added under-pad to the carpets to try to make it quieter you may not be able to depress the switch all the way. The dip-switch on Millicent is working fine after 61 years but if the carpets get bunched up a bit I really have to stomp on it! Try it with the carpet moved out of the way to see if you get a nice clean "CLICK".

[scotwood59]

Thankyou one and all,

I shall have a look at the wires. The blue light does come on.

[bmcecosse]

Ahhh - well the dip switch is working ok. Check the wiring towards the front of the car - the blue/white wire is the one you are interested in...

[scotwood59]

Ahhh - well the dip switch is working ok. Check the wiring towards the front of the car - the blue/white wire is the one you are interested in...

Thank you bmc,

I will print out Louise's wiring diagram to help me. I need to have a good study of it to familiarise myself with all the wiring.

Lots to do, so little time!!!!

[bmcecosse]

It's actually Barry's diagram - Louise just hosts it! And yes - well worth having a copy in the car - laminate it for a longer life....

[scotwood59]

It's actually Barry's diagram - Louise just hosts it! And yes - well worth having a copy in the car - laminate it for a longer life....

Sorry Barry!!

Good idea to laminate it!!

Julie