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Will.I.AM

Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 417

2005 Defender 130 Td5 HCPU Kaikoura Stone

Headlights flickering

I have changed the indicator stalk unit on my 110 300tdi as the old one was loose and now dipped beams don't work unless I hold the indicator back very slightly all the time I want them on. Main beam works fine either way just dipped doesn't work unless I do the above.

Anyone have any ideas?

17th Feb 2022 6:01am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17435

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

It wasn't a Britpart switch, by any chance?

Sounds like you need to change it again for a good one!

17th Feb 2022 7:12am

Will.I.AM

Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 417

lol yes sir!

thanks Black Wolf, tbh a guy on facebook literally just said the same thing that it is my fault for buying a cheap indicator stalk!

Ill get a genuine on order now

17th Feb 2022 7:15am

Will.I.AM

Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 417

so to resurect this thread guys - same issue with the new lucas unit and i also find that the interior lights dim at the same time as the headlights flicker - does anyone habve any pointers as to where to go first?

30th Mar 2022 5:44am

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2103

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Sounds like an earth issue.

Do you know where all of your main earthing points are? If not, the learned folk on here will assist.

Do you have a wiring diagram?

30th Mar 2022 7:05am

Will.I.AM

Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 417

thanks Screbble, ill have a look later today.

30th Mar 2022 2:47pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20436

Front bulkhead engine bay side upper area and transfer box are typical locations for grounding points.

You could add a temporary ground directly to the headlights to see what that does.
As well as checking voltage and continuity with a Multimeter if you’ve got one.

Also a difference in voltage or continuity reading one side to another can be a tell tale.
Some grounding eyes are on their own dedicated input on the same stud, so you can get good ground continuity with one but not the other but both share the same ground stud.

When you are driving the connection is loose and give on and off contact hence the flickering you mention.
Especially if it only does it when driving.

A multimeter should be your friend here.

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30th Mar 2022 4:32pm

Will.I.AM

Member Since: 16 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 417

thanks Steve, i didn';t get a chance to check it last night but i think i will trace the earth wire form the battery tonight and clean up any contact points it goes to - once i have done that il check it with a short drive and if i still have the problem i think you idea of checking with a multi meter is a god one. Ill try that after and report what i find when i do it. thanks

31st Mar 2022 6:17am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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31st Mar 2022 1:16pm

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