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(Message started by: scorpioaaron on Nov 25^th, 2014, 5:23pm)

Title: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 25^th, 2014, 5:23pm

All of the lights work except for the dip, side and main beam. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 25^th, 2014, 5:26pm

Headlight switch - take it out and check the connector has not melted :o
Be aware that the switch is different for models with / without front fogs.

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 25^th, 2014, 9:50pm

Awesome, thanks pal.

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Simmo on Nov 26^th, 2014, 6:26am

This page (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/faultfinds.htm) lists a number of faults caused by the connections to the light switch. Scroll down to 'electrical' and click the link which will detail how to remove the switch. It is usually pin 15 which causes the problem. Check the large connector for signs of overheating as it is usually more obvious on that. ;) Let us know how you get on please. :)

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 26^th, 2014, 8:06am

I will do.... Thank you.

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 28^th, 2014, 3:15pm

Didn't work :(

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Simmo on Nov 29^th, 2014, 7:33am

Have you by any chance removed the large connector to the Main(Drivers side) fusebox? :)

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Nov 29^th, 2014, 8:41am

on 11/29/14 at 07:33:01, Simmo wrote:

Have you by any chance removed the large connector to the Main(Drivers side) fusebox? :)

Might be worth unplugging it and reseating it anyway ???
Possibly a poor connection in there somewhere ???

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 29^th, 2014, 7:04pm

Yeah I've tried that

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Tompion on Nov 29^th, 2014, 7:05pm

Strange, looked for the post about locating the pins for the fusebox multiplug yesterday since then one of the pictures has changed to a christmas card:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1267895931

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by Simmo on Nov 29^th, 2014, 7:09pm

Two minds with a single thought ;D The point is have you put the connector back correctly?. It can appear to be ok BUT actually be one row of pins out. Tompion has posted the link so make sure the lugs are in the correct position before pushing it down. ;)

UPDATE. There is a saying on here re the connector. "If it goes down easily the first time it probably 'aint right!!" ;D

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by scorpioaaron on Nov 30^th, 2014, 10:31am

Awesome. Thanks for the help guys

Title: Re: Light problem
Post by fieldashley on Nov 30^th, 2014, 12:40pm

Tompion you were spot on, the plug was not quite in now the lights work, thanks for your help.