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JWheaton 05-03-2005 08:46 PM
Lights
 
Lighting problem.

Headlights work on highbeam all the time. On a occasion the low beams don't work. Actually it more like on occasion they do work.

I have noticed that when they do come on when I turn on the high beams and back to low beams that it typically cuts out at that point.

When I initially turn the lights on it is now guarantee that the lights will work then either.

Any idea on where I should start?

Thanks
Jamie

strictlypersonl 05-04-2005 04:21 AM
Jamie,

Your headlight relay ist kaput. The VW number is 111 941 583. If you find one locally, DO NOT buy the Meyle brand. I just sent back a pile of 'em because they were defective from the factory. :CRY:

JWheaton 05-04-2005 05:42 AM
Thanks! :)

I'll give that a try.

bobbybeige 06-15-2019 02:42 PM
Where is this headlight relay located? I am having the same issue & got a new relay from VW going by the part number provided, but I can't find where it is.

patrickt 06-15-2019 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbybeige (Post 1463177)
Where is this headlight relay located? I am having the same issue & got a new relay from VW going by the part number provided, but I can't find where it is.
Right above your knees, usually attached with a zip tie to the steering column or thereabouts.

Sawdust 06-16-2019 03:23 AM
Jamie
Any luck with the sale of your Cobra?

Stu.

Dirty Harry 06-17-2019 09:30 AM
I have the old school floor-mounted dimmer switch setup. Once, I had a similar situation to yours. I found a connection to the dimmer switch had gotten loose to the point where it would only make contact sporadically. It was clear that the loose connection had generated some heat, too. I shortened the wire, installed a new terminal, and plugged things back together at the dimmer switch, and all was well-has worked for years now. Don't know if your setup is like this, but if so, it's worth a look.

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1463178)
Right above your knees, usually attached with a zip tie to the steering column or thereabouts.
That's where I thought it would be, but I only saw a flasher relay there (3 pin) Did not see the headlight relay anywhere. Unless it's hidden behind the kick panel

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Sawdust (Post 1463188)
Jamie
Any luck with the sale of your Cobra?

Stu.
I see it still on Cobra Country.

https://www.cobracountry.com/cars-fo...cobra-wheaton/

patrickt 06-17-2019 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bobbybeige (Post 1463241)
That's where I thought it would be, but I only saw a flasher relay there (3 pin) Did not see the headlight relay anywhere. Unless it's hidden behind the kick panel
Here's a pic of mine. Note the headlight relay at the top of the pic. It is zip tied to the steering column. The flasher unit is part of the trailer relay fusing set up. It all runs in to the same circuitry, so it's got to be around there somewhere. Try tracing the wires as you see them below. It's probably just hiding behind something.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ighbeam001.jpg

patrickt 06-17-2019 10:09 AM
Wait a minute -- you don't have the old Triumph column in there, do you? :eek:

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 11:27 AM
Yes I do. That sounds like it just illuminated a bulb.......

patrickt 06-17-2019 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bobbybeige (Post 1463248)
Yes I do. That sounds like it just illuminated a bulb.......
Yep, the Triumph column does not use a headlight relay. It's all in the switch itself. I would shoot Bob P. an email and ask him if there's a cheap and easy upgrade on that switch (assuming it's broken).

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 12:13 PM
Oh damn...........

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1463249)
Yep, the Triumph column does not use a headlight relay. It's all in the switch itself. I would shoot Bob P. an email and ask him if there's a cheap and easy upgrade on that switch (assuming it's broken).
The switch in the column was my first suspect, as when I switched high beam on & off sometimes the lights would come on, then of course until now when they won't go on at all

patrickt 06-17-2019 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbybeige (Post 1463254)
The switch in the column was my first suspect, as when I switched high beam on & off sometimes the lights would come on, then of course until now when they won't go on at all
Bob might just have something that makes it an easy fix. I'm sure you are not the first one that has experienced a Triumph switch failure.

cycleguy55 06-17-2019 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1463255)
Bob might just have something that makes it an easy fix. I'm sure you are not the first one that has experienced a Triumph switch failure.
Triumph. British. Like Lucas.

Say no more.

bobbybeige 06-17-2019 01:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1463255)
Bob might just have something that makes it an easy fix. I'm sure you are not the first one that has experienced a Triumph switch failure.
I shouldn't say for sure it's the Triumph column, I don't have paperwork with me or a good picture. But it has the high/low beam switch on the right side stalk, signal on the left.

patrickt 06-17-2019 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bobbybeige (Post 1463262)
I shouldn't say for sure it's the Triumph column, I don't have paperwork with me or a good picture. But it has the high/low beam switch on the right side stalk, signal on the left.
The ERA column, as opposed to the Triumph column, only has one stalk, which you can rotate to either side of the steering column. Like the VW part that it is, it has the little button behind the back of the end of the stalk that flips the relay between high and low beams. The relay itself "locks" in to place, as opposed to being held with continuous current via an electro-magnet. So, if you have the lights on HIGH, and you turn the switch completely off, when you turn the lights back on they will still be in HIGH mode. That's actually handy if you want to leave your lights in HIGH and then you can flash your lights via the toggle switch at people.;)

bobbybeige 07-04-2019 02:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt (Post 1463255)
Bob might just have something that makes it an easy fix. I'm sure you are not the first one that has experienced a Triumph switch failure.
I've sent Bob an email a couple of weeks ago, but haven't heard back. Does anybody know of a way around the old Triumph column switch? I have no need for high beams.


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