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Full beam doesn't work then does

mcwhirter · 2010-02-16 14:48:22

The car a saab 9-3 2000year. When switching on fullbeam, the nearside(passenger) often will not work. When it doesn't work the full beam warning light on the dash is not on. After about 30 minutes of driving the nearside full beam sometimes works. I have tried replacing the bulb and the fuses and it still doesn't work. The…

16-02-2010 2:48pm

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mcwhirter

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The car a saab 9-3 2000year.

When switching on fullbeam, the nearside(passenger) often will not work. When it doesn't work the full beam warning light on the dash is not on. After about 30 minutes of driving the nearside full beam sometimes works.
I have tried replacing the bulb and the fuses and it still doesn't work.
The dipped lights and drivers side full beam are okay.
What else could it be?

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#2 16-02-2010 2:51pm

Henry Ford III

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Dodgy connector somewhere or a loose fuse maybe? Chnage the bulb and see if it helps.

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#3 16-02-2010 2:57pm

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I had the same happen to my focus, but a swift palm tump against the back of the connector for the wiring sorted it. It was just loose. Avoid handling halogeons as it will cause a heat spot on the bulb (you probably know this but just throwing it out there):o .

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