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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: mattyspr on October 09, 2009, 11:53:38 PM

Title: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 09, 2009, 11:53:38 PM: Hi all

I have a 1996, P Reg Mk1 XJ 2.5TD Limited. I have encountered a prob with my headlights.

I pull the switch out, and all I get is sidelights. If I operate my main beam flash a few times, eventually, the dipped beams come on.

Anyone had this before? Before I start changing everything from the switches, steering column stalk & relays......

Cheers all
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 10, 2009, 08:26:59 AM: Check the connector on the back of the headlight switch and the main multi plug for the lighting harness behind the N/S headlamp first. Both are prone to melting.
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Bubba on October 10, 2009, 12:30:46 PM: yup hopfully tis just a switch you need but mike is right they do melt patic if you have extra lighting fitted
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 10, 2009, 01:06:29 PM: Cheers all.

After getting into some delightful positions, and having most of the dash apart, I found it is actually the multifunction stalk on the column that is the prob. Intermittent sticking on the flasher.

Well until I can get a replacement, I will just have to stick with flashing loads until my headlamps come on.

Cheers all.

I can now go and try and find where my coolant is leaking from and find where my Turbo is blowing. Any assistance there would be appreciated. Especially as there is no trace of coolant anywhere ...

Hav a good weekend all
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: daggie on October 10, 2009, 05:30:52 PM: oh dear, leaking coolant :010:
head gasket
cracked head
rad
waterpump
1 or all of the above :icon_toilet:

turbo blowing, probably the exhaust manifold gaskets
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 11, 2009, 12:02:02 AM: Well found coolant leak. Somewhere near bottom of rad ........

Cheers all for your help
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Panic mechanic! on October 12, 2009, 04:32:30 PM: do you still need the column stalk?
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 12, 2009, 09:10:39 PM: Maybe. When I pull the knob to turn headlamps on I get sidelights. After flashing the stalk a few times main beam come on. I noticed last night that the headlamps went on and off after going over bumps. Could it be the stalk? I cant find anything wrong elsewhere.

Please email me if you have a stalk. I am currently trying to sort Turbo out.

Turbo seems to whine and blow a little. No smoke coming out exhaust. Inlet manifold elbow and EGR gaskets are leaking. Previous owner seems to have stripped the threads in inlet manifold. Retap and helicoilin manifold Wed night. Gonna strip down Turbo and EGR, clean and refit with all new gaskets. Hopefully that will cure it.

Cheers all
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 12, 2009, 10:26:53 PM: Quote from: mattyspr on October 12, 2009, 09:10:39 PM
When I pull the knob to turn headlamps on I get sidelights. After flashing the stalk a few times main beam come on.

now i know im not really allowed in the tech section, but come on ........... thats just askin for it ........ so many juvenile jokes, so little time :hysterical:
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Panic mechanic! on October 13, 2009, 03:01:59 PM: that would be both childish and purile....... who's first? :hysterical:
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 13, 2009, 07:02:08 PM: Im sooooooo upset guys... :010:

It took me ages to word that reply, expecting all the childish remarks and guess what, you aint left none.... :jpshakehead:

Next time, I'll just word my writings in normal adult speak ...... :hysterical:
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: momos on October 13, 2009, 07:04:07 PM: no dont we need excuses for giggles hehe!
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 13, 2009, 07:07:47 PM: Quote from: mattyspr on October 13, 2009, 07:02:08 PM
It took me ages to word that reply, expecting all the childish remarks and guess what, you aint left none.... :jpshakehead:

There is definately more in there :003: top fella :icon_super:

Quote from: mattyspr on October 12, 2009, 09:10:39 PM
Please email me if you have a stalk...........

Nope, not me, I like jeeps, but not that much :hysterical:

Can we get mattyspr renamed to summink like titter ye not?
Title: Re: XJ Electrical Probs, headlights
Post by: mattyspr on October 16, 2009, 08:42:21 PM: Enough of my frivolities. Now for some more serious help.
The connector blocks behind the lamps and the column switch are fine. I now have 2 more symptoms show themselves.
1- When headlamps finally on, they are brighter with the engine off
2- With the headlamps on, I have a smell of plastic/rubber coming through the vent to the RHS of the steering wheel. The smell goes if only sidelights on.

I have removed the trim from drivers footwell and its damp. I have found a leak around the top of my windscreen seal. I have used my special temorary fix on this .... clear silicone!!!!!

Is there any easy way to gain access behind the warning lamp cluster without removing the steering wheel and dash?
Can anyone guide me to where the ground points are for the elctrics in this area so I can check for corrosion & connectivity. All help gratefully recieved. :017:

Who knows, once I have this sorted, my EGR & Turbo resealed and working properley, and some decent tyres, I may be tempted to lose my Off Road virginity with some of you peeps, and take the plunge with some of the easier green laning rambles ......... :icon_super: