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flash not working; need advice asap!
Topic Started: Mon Mar 15, 2010 11:59 am (611 Views)
JasonP
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Hi,

Well the high beam flash on my car doesnt work when I pull the stick toward me but when I push it away from me (to keep the high beams on) it works...a fault? Im giving my car in for MOT in a couple of hours so I wanted to check with you guys before I went lol

Cheers

Jason
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Richy190E
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It could be a faulty stork yes.
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JasonP
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hmmm...a costly job at the garage??
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Richy190E
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If you can locate one they are fairly easy to replace :)
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JasonP
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Thanks Richy...I dont think id trust myself doing it :lol: shouldnt be to expensive to get it done at the garage I hope! It wouldnt pass as it is would it :ermm:
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Richy190E
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im unsure, ring the testing station beforehand to ask.
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Big Ben
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Sneaky 2.5-16 Driver!
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As long as high beam and low beam are working correctly you will be ok.

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Test Description

The headlamps are checked for alignment with a Beam Setter. After first aligning the equipment with the vehicle, the left and right headlamp beams are checked to ensure they are correctly set so as not to dazzle other road users.



All required lights are checked for:



* operation
* condition
* security



Side lights and headlamps



* are the correct type and colour
* dip and aim.



Stop lights, indicators and hazard lights*



* are the correct type and colour
* do not interfere with each other in operation
* driver's tell-tale works with respect to indicators, or there is an audible warning system.



Rear Fog lamps**



* must be fitted to the centre or offside of the vehicle
* tell-tale must work
* must not be affected by other lamps and not be obscured
* must be red.



Number plate lamps



* All lamps fitted must be working.



Rear reflectors



* There must be two red reflectors fitted reasonably symmetrically, securely attached and not obscured.



* Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1986, but if fitted, must be Tested.

** Must be fitted to all vehicles first used on or after 1st April 1980.
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frank133
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The fault I had on the flasher,was a bad earth,from the headlight unit to the body,
If you look at at the right hand headlight there are a bunch of brown wires screwed to the iner wing,
it could be the stalk as well,
when I flashed mine somtimes the wiper used to come on,
I think the wipers and headlight flash are on the same fuse.
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Ukmerctechie
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Dir is Kool. WKKP Forever!
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Richy190E
Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:01 pm
It could be a faulty stork yes.
You have a big bird on your dashboard mate lmao
Feeling in a stupid mood today Rich sorry
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