Ford Escort dip - dim relay - how to get to?
Variant: Mk 4
Model Year: 1989
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Leaks & Noises
My dipped headlamps do not work. Headlamp Relay is ok and I now suspect the Dim/Dip Relay.
I believe this is located under the instrument panel - but how do I actually get to it??
I believe this is located under the instrument panel - but how do I actually get to it??
Posted: Dec 27, 2010 (13 years ago)
Have you checked / tested bulbs ?
Posted Dec 27, 2010 (13 years ago)
Yes, the bulbs are ok. Just need to get to this relay - no sign of it!!
Posted Dec 27, 2010 (13 years ago)
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check the two grey realys, they usually burn out the contacts, common problem.
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yeah.thanks for advice.done all earths and still same.relays are next step.
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Hi there just to say this is a common problem on mk4's load's have had same problem as it's been said the 2 relay's at the back of fuse box melt
got mine 2 come on by wiggling relay's clicking is sign that it's getting power so either naffed relay's or problem with fuse boxalso have you swapped the light switch ?
took mine to leecy's and they moved relay out of fuse box........
lights now work no more half beam or getting out to play with relay's........
check the two grey realys, they usually burn out the contacts, common problem.
Location: United Kingdom southend on sea
Posts: 511
Rep Power: 7
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yeah.thanks for advice.done all earths and still same.relays are next step.
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: south wales
Posts: 8
Rep Power: 0
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Hi there just to say this is a common problem on mk4's load's have had same problem as it's been said the 2 relay's at the back of fuse box melt
got mine 2 come on by wiggling relay's clicking is sign that it's getting power so either naffed relay's or problem with fuse boxalso have you swapped the light switch ?
took mine to leecy's and they moved relay out of fuse box........
lights now work no more half beam or getting out to play with relay's........
Posted Dec 27, 2010 (13 years ago)
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