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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Devon-Rover on December 24, 2008, 10:27:42

Title: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Devon-Rover on December 24, 2008, 10:27:42

Exactly as above.

I have a wee problem went to fill up with gas and as i swung onto the forecourt and it was then i noticed that even when i switched them off they remained on. Even with the ignition off the lights remain on.
Main beam works as per normal.
Side lights as per normal.

Tried using the indicators and flash while using the switch to turn them off but that hasn't worked.

Any ideas? I have pulled the fuse at the moment. Are they on a relay? if so could it be stuck?

Thank you in advance. I'm suppose to be using the Disco on boxing day for a green laning trip.  :roll:

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: J.D. on December 24, 2008, 10:41:46

Could be the indicator stalk and switch which is at fault if it is a 200Tdi. Its a fairly common problem, either get a second hand one off another Disco, Metro or Maestro van or a new one for about £26.

I had to replace mine after the headlight runner switch on the stalk failed.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Devon-Rover on December 24, 2008, 10:46:15

Yes it's a '93 200 shape one.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 24, 2008, 15:05:35

Replace the stalk then fit a set of relays to protect the new one.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: J.D. on December 24, 2008, 17:35:33

Quote from: Range Rover Blues on December 24, 2008, 15:05:35

Replace the stalk then fit a set of relays to protect the new one.

Yep, what he said!  :D

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Devon-Rover on December 25, 2008, 00:45:44

Brother has had a look and prodded with a leccy test stuff and he suspects the Dim / Dip unit.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: ChrisW70 on December 25, 2008, 01:03:00

You'll soon know - just unplug it.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: bobtailed disco on December 25, 2008, 19:28:44

i have similar prob with my spot lights and that is just the relay sticks (turn them on and off a few times them they go out.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 26, 2008, 19:20:21

Quote from: ChrisW70 on December 25, 2008, 01:03:00

You'll soon know - just unplug it.

Ours did that when it got wet.  It's now in the bin, unlike some types you can simply unplug it.

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Devon-Rover on December 26, 2008, 19:37:39

I have Suffered a Stuck relay before on the series, and cured that due to being caused by a bad earth.

Oddly having needed the Disco today to go laning, i put the fuses back in and the headlights didn't come on and even when switched everything works as normal.


mmmmm Oddd    :-k

Title: Re: Headlights stuck on dip beam.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on December 26, 2008, 19:44:30

Dim-Dip has dried out then :-k