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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228   
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Any ideas? Column now back together after having a look round - relays behind the instruments look fine? 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver
1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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7th Nov 2015 11:00pm |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Anyone? 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver
1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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8th Nov 2015 4:35pm |
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| MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 636  
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I had simmilar problem with our TD5 - no main or dipped beam without any warning. After quick check both switches were OK. No dim-dip relay installed. So I traced the wires according to the schematics from RAVE and found partly melted, partly corroded header joints placed above the internal fuse box. Also some relay brackets were partly melted. Probably because of water in that place.
I have replaced the bad relay brackets and simply cut out the bad connecting headers - I have soldered the wires together and used plenty of heatshrink tubes to protect the solder joints. Next step will be extra relays and thicker wires for the lights - to protect light switches and to get better light output from the lights - with original long thin wires, there is a big voltage drop and the light bulbs are just yellow not white. The repair was easy - the dash was removed at that time, to repair some rust holes. http://ok2mtm.rajce.idnes.cz/2013_10_06_De...170323.jpg Here is visible one melted blue header. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo  |
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8th Nov 2015 5:17pm |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Thank for that - what I'm struggling to work out is why I have full beam with no issues but no dipped beam if the switches aren't the issue? If it was the wiring then I wouldn't have either as you describe?
Thanks for responding. Tom. 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver 1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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8th Nov 2015 5:38pm |
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| MadTom Member Since: 10 Sep 2013 Location: Olomouc Posts: 636
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No, there are two circuits - one for dipped and one for main lights. You have to check it with schematics. "Drobek" = The Small One - Discovery 2, "BlufÃnek" = The Blue Thing - Defender 130, and for me at least Ford Mondeo
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8th Nov 2015 6:11pm |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Ok thanks - will try and take another look. Do the two circuits have separate fuses? That would be just too simple a fix?!
Cheers. 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver 1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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9th Nov 2015 9:09am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610  
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Are you basing your findings and exchanging items having used a multimeter? I too am in Dorset and should you need any electrical assistance I may be able to help? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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9th Nov 2015 9:14am |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Thanks for the offer - I only had time on Saturday to have a look but with the rain I was limited to what I could do so didn't get a multimeter on anything.
The vehicle is in Poole at the moment and I'm commuting in something else while the lights play up. I see you are in Bournemouth but work is pretty busy at the moment so my chances to get out are limited, are you around on Tuesday at all? I was hoping to get it to AL Services on Thursday if I couldn't sort but work now might stop that. I've just managed 5 more minutes looking around - all the light fuses were fine - the alarm fuse had gone though? Swapped a good fuse in to that on the off chance but not change. Mystery continues.... 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver 1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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9th Nov 2015 12:14pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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I am on nights so will be sleeping off. But one late afternoon may be a goer. Al Services or the independent off of Alder Hills is a good idea if my offer is not convenient. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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9th Nov 2015 1:11pm |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Thanks for the offer - tomrrow afternoon would be great but may be too tight? 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver
1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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9th Nov 2015 1:33pm |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Could the pink relay behind the instruments be the cause? I'm away from any tools at the moment but this is about the last thing I can try and self remedy with where I am and with what I've got.
Trying to track down a relay to swap but if it's not likely I won't keep at it. Cheers. 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver 1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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10th Nov 2015 8:11am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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You could pop to Charles Tent the breakers along Ringwood Road not far from the Audi garage and grab a relay or two in a few minutes having paid the £1:50 (I think) for yard access? Quickest solution I can think of without trawling round or paying over the odds for something that is suspect? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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10th Nov 2015 11:53am |
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| tasr12 Member Since: 09 Jun 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 228
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Never heard of them but useful - thanks a lot. 2002 110 CSW TD5, Zambezi Silver
1995 110 CSW 300TDi - SOLD |
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10th Nov 2015 12:43pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17520 
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They're actually called Charles Trent (not Tent). by the way - the dreaded typo has crept in.
One of the most organised "breakers" I have ever encountered! |
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10th Nov 2015 1:29pm |
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