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bobbylangley

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Lights failure
« on: May 12, 2022, 21:16:24 »
I have an Aceca Bristol and just went to go out and neither the headlights, rear lights or spotlights will work. Indicators do and if I use the flasher for the spotlights, that works. Looked at the fuses and they all look OK. Any idea?

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2022, 10:47:37 »
What happens if you swap the fuses?

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2022, 19:40:33 »
Assuming all fuses are ok. Then using a 12v test light check for input feed to the light switch, operate switch and check to see if you have feeds out from the switch, you may find a wire detached at the back of the switch or that the switch is faulty or corroded/ dirty contacts.
Hope this is of help.
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Robin A Woolmer

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2022, 20:00:11 »
Have you checked the Ground/Earth is OK
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James Eastwood

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2022, 14:00:11 »
I couldn't resist having a quick look at the wiring diag.

Power goes as follows;

1) Battery
2) Ammeter
3) Regulator
4) Lighting switch

A very quick sketch which I ran out of time to make look neater!

James

bobbylangley

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2022, 19:28:39 »
Sorted now but thanks for all your suggestions and practical help!

Vincent998

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Re: Lights failure
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2022, 21:31:38 »
What was the problem?