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problem with lights

  • 04-11-2011 4:54pm
    #1
    trixyben
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭


    i cant get the lights in the car, the cabin bulb above your head to work or the light in the boot to work either, its a 00 focus, i changed the bulbs ans checked the fuses and still not working, i got my hands on a multimeter to test for power, before i check it what reading should a bulb socket be reading?

    every other bulb working fine just these 2, i take it they are linked together, anyother reason they wont work?

    cheers


Comments

  • #2
    couldntthink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭couldntthink


    12 volts give or take.


    Wiring problem or door switch problem


  • #3
    trixyben
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭trixyben


    couldntthink wrote: »
    12 volts give or take.


    Wiring problem or door switch problem

    yeah im getting around 12 volts at both light sockets, never thought of the door switch must have a look at it tomorrow cheers


  • #4
    couldntthink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 295 ✭✭couldntthink


    Are you just checking the positive side of the sockets? You need to put the multi meter on both terminals so you can see if you're getting 12v and an earth. If you are getting 12v and an earth then there is no problem with wiring or switches.


  • #5
    trixyben
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭trixyben


    still havent this sorted and its really bugging me now with the dark nights hear now and cant see in the car or in the boot at night!

    right i tried the multi meter put both ends into the sockets and im getting around 12v or so, ive changed the bulbs and checked the fuse and still no joy, so how am i getting power at the socket but lights wont switch on?

    any help here would be great cheers


  • #6
    roberto_98
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭roberto_98


    Well. I'm having a similar kind of problem at the minute. Not exactly the same but similar. I've got an escort giving trouble with the boot light and interior lights. I found the culprit in mine for the lights not working to be dirty contacts in the casing at the end of the switch. Just a case of,depending on the type of light and access, cleaning the contacts with some cleaner or, like I did a light rub of 800 grit paper to get the worst muck off them. They should be okay then assuming you have power,bulb, fuse etc like you said. If it involves the door switches then it could be a wiring problem like the other guys said..


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