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Subject:Re: high beams not working, 86 Westy
From:TinkerMan
Date:Fri, 12 Jan 2001 21:08:52 -0800

--- "Imua Camper Co." <elua@INTERPAC.NET> wrote:
> High beams are out, will come on if the switch is
> held on, but won't stay
> on after the 'click' of the lever.

Had the same problem. At the same time the windscreen
wiper wouldn't work. I traced the wiring diagram and
found out it MUST be the ignition switch (has three
parts, one actually carrying ALL the headlight current
plus activation of load reduction relay. Stupid
design. This melts the ignition switch).
I removed the load reduction relay and saw no voltage
was getting there. Jumpered the bad ignition circuit
(just to keep going) and all was fine. Careful when
jumpering because it's not fused.
Got home and got me a new ignition switch, connected
it temporarily to wiring harness on steering wheel:
problem solved.
Only then I went ahead and replaced it (it's caged
within the steering wheel lock).
Note: carful when you dismantle the steering wheel
lock. If it jumps in your face the bentley is pretty
scarce in explanations...
I used Ken Wilford's (www.vanagain.com) instructions
but they were pretty scarce too (the bentley at least
gives correct dimensions and pictures). Just note down
what you're doing, and take care the steering column
is fully engaged with the rubber shock absorber at the
bottom (otherwise YOU MIGHT LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR CAR
should it detach while driving!!!).
Good luck!

=====
Cheers,
         TinkerMan

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