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Ford Mondeo Diesel 2004 - No Front Lights

  • 13-06-2012 5:31pm
    #1
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭


    Hi All,
    My main front lights are not working. Neither driver or Passenger side. I checked fuses behind glove compartment and there are 2 x 7.5 fuses. They both look OK. I went and bought 2 new bulbs and replaced old but still not working. Any ideas apart from bulb and fuse. Is there wiring somewhere that may have disconnected.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,762 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Are your full beams, parking or indicators working.


  • #3
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭LarryMac


    Hi there,

    Yeah my full, side and indicators are all working.

    Cheers


  • #4
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    replace the fuses. they may look ok but could be burnt out


  • #5
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭LarryMac


    sean1141 wrote: »
    replace the fuses. they may look ok but could be burnt out
    I'll swap them with other working ones tomorrow and see how it goes
    Thanks


  • #6
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    That happened to me once and it turned out to be a faulty indicator switch. I'd drop in to an auto electrician.


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  • #7
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭LarryMac


    Anan1 wrote: »
    That happened to me once and it turned out to be a faulty indicator switch. I'd drop in to an auto electrician.[/Quote

    Would the indicator switch affect the main lights only?
    You've just triggered my memory. If I look at my dash where my speedo and oil, Diesel levels are the Background light is gone on right side of unit. Maybe there's a connection between the 2.... Or maybe just a bulb I need to replace...


  • #8
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    It affected mine - the high beam would work if I held the lever towards me as if to flash, but the dips wouldn't work at all. This was an '80s Audi, though, it could have been specific to that car.

    Edit: BTW, here's what a quick google threw up: http://www.talkford.com/topic/163301-dipping-headlights-not-working/

    Maybe check those other fuses?


  • #9
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭LarryMac


    Anan1 wrote: »
    It affected mine - the high beam would work if I held the lever towards me as if to flash, but the dips wouldn't work at all. This was an '80s Audi, though, it could have been specific to that car.

    Edit: BTW, here's what a quick google threw up: http://www.talkford.com/topic/163301-dipping-headlights-not-working/

    Maybe check those other fuses?

    Fair play Anan1. I googled before posting but my googling skills must b pretty poor! I'll go through the fuses tomorrow evening. Actually no I won't. Ireland game so Friday it is. Cheers


  • #10
    LarryMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭LarryMac


    LarryMac wrote: »
    Fair play Anan1. I googled before posting but my googling skills must b pretty poor! I'll go through the fuses tomorrow evening. Actually no I won't. Ireland game so Friday it is. Cheers

    Hi Anan1

    That post was very useful. I checked fuses in glovebox, then checked fuses in engine compartment. No change. I then checked relay by first swapping with other one in box and then listening. I heard the click so that seemed good.
    I then swapped the 7.5 in engine box with one from glovebox (not related to lights). Still didnt work....
    Now when I put all back together and put on lights they are back working. So maybe the fuse in engine box is on its way out. (Or possible dirt on it??). I will go and pick up some spares for when it happens again.
    Thanks for the info cause you've saved me a few bob.
    Cheers Mate! :)


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