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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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Got in the car this morning when i switched on the headlights there was nothing ,sidelights and high beam work but no main beam.Now im no mechanic ,but think its odd that both bulbs would have gone at the same time .This leads me to think it may be the stalk .

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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I'd be checking your fuse first of all mate.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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checked the fuse and its ok
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Remove the easiest to get at bulb, (usually n/s).

With a piece of wire and the car's battery, try it out across the battery terminals, (hint: don't keep it on long and don't touch the glass, it gets very hot very quickly and touching it is a no-no anyway.)

If it only works on ONE filament, try the other bulb too.

Surprisingly, it's NOT unknown for both to go at once.

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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Remove the easiest to get at bulb, (usually n/s).

With a piece of wire and the car's battery, try it out across the battery terminals, (hint: don't keep it on long and don't touch the glass, it gets very hot very quickly and touching it is a no-no anyway.)

If it only works on ONE filament, try the other bulb too.

Surprisingly, it's NOT unknown for both to go at once.

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Cheers i shall give it a try
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Could the relay have died ?

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P.S. Clicks when stalk pulled/pushed whatever....
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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sorted ,both bulbs had blown
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by spireite
sorted ,both bulbs had blown
Odd, isn't it? That's twice in two weeks the same question, and the same response

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