any mechanics out there

[codseeker]

i have got a problem with my front side lights and back sidelights that dont work, also the fog light doesnt work ,no clock lights either ,any suggestions as its a fishing emergency ,carnt get out

p.s checked fuses

 

[codseeker]

ok seems like im in the wrong section ,,anyone know how to put a worm on a hook

 

[KeithB]

I aint a mechanic, but if it's not a fuse, it might be a dodgy relay or a bad earth.

 

[codseeker]

cheers keith but how do we answer the other question

 

[KeithB]

ok seems like im in the wrong section ,,anyone know how to put a worm on a hook

Head First!

 

[codseeker]

what is the head, and what is the other on a worm?

 

[codseeker]

off topic ,, look at first question thanks lads need info

 

[Charlie_Thompson]

Sounds like your lights aren't working m8


Someone posted an electrical question here in the viewpoint section and got some serious answers (correct I believe) http://www.flyforums.co.uk/index.php its a bit flyfishy but it may be worth a go. You'll have to register to post though. Go to a specialist electric forum and loads of responses will be from people trying to type the sound of teeth getting sucked, heads shaking in dispair before saying "It'll need a part"

 

[phill_itofish]

i have got a problem with my front side lights and back sidelights that dont work, also the fog light doesnt work ,no clock lights either ,any suggestions as its a fishing emergency ,carnt get out

p.s checked fuses

does the engine run ok mate??? if so i'd say its just a fuse gone! if it was a altinator problem it would struggle to start, if even start it all. and in my experiance most earth faulds cause ligts to come on when there turned off.

As for checking the fault, what kind of car is it?

 

[BriH]

why not just go out in daylight hours ??

 

[KeithB]

why not just go out in daylight hours ??

Aye but it might get foggy.

 

[codseeker]

its a ford escort 1.4 ,and yes foggy is an option ,but that and another thing needs to be done for mot ,roll on winter ,but wheres me lights arrrrgghhhh

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

strap some daylites to it......

 

[KeithB]

Does the fog light work off the same switch as the lights? might be the common factor.

When you say you've checked the fuse, have you tested it or just replaced it? maybe there's a short and the replacement is just blowing straight away.

 

[codseeker]

nope its seperate ,but ya know ya self lights need to be on for that to work

 

[KeithB]

Might be a dodgy switch then if the fuse is ok, also check all 4 bulbs sometimes a blown bulb can cause fuses to blow.

 

[KeithB]

Have a read here mate, sounds like a common fault

http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=665873


A trip to the scrap yard might be needed.

 

[codseeker]

cheers mate ,could be the switch arm easy to replace

 

[fatlad]

Eeeeee a dinit nar, a telt ye it was the switch on Saturday, ye not trust me or summit LOL

 

[codseeker]

hello dave mate and welcome to the site ,still dinnit nar if its the stalk yet till i get another to try ,i ya did say it could be that