Its a Montego Estate -, lights work but don't dip (blue light stays unlit on the console) though they will "flash". Are we talking faulty relay? Anything else I could check? Many thanks
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18 years ago
Montego headlights not dipping
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18 years ago
thats a tough one.
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18 years ago
I remember having this a few times when they (Montego/maestro) were common. The headlight flash is powered from a different source to the 'normal' headlight power.(which is why it still works) If I understand you right, you have not got dip or main beam? IIRC when you remove the headlamp/dipswitch assembly you will find a burnt pin on the connector, both the switch and the wiring need to be replaced. I used to add a relay so that the new bits didn't get fried.
The fault is originally that all the headlamp power comes through the one connector and it isn't tough enough.
mrcheerful
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If not external to the switch, you'll find it melted inside. Like you, I ended up slaving a relay to do dip and main 'cos I got fed up with Montegos and Maestros melting the switches.
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Most likely the indicator stalk has a faulty switch contact.