Lights

Werner · Post by **Werner** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:46 am

Hi All,

My dad's Hilux's lights are starting to act weird.

When he switch his headlights to bright it takes a couple of seconds to switch on.....sometimes it does not go on at all.

He thought it was the spots....but even after disconnecting it...it still does the same.

He replaced one of those small black relays.....but still the same.

Any idea what it can be?

Thanks
Werner

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:52 am

His problem is probably the combination switch on the indicator stalk. I've read that they usually are the culprits when lights start acting weird.

hentey · Post by **hentey** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:14 am

When he switch his headlights to bright it takes a couple of seconds to switch on.....sometimes it does not go on at all.

The mechanical side of the switch is most probably dry and needs some lubrication. Spray it with some CRC and work it a little.
Hope your dad connected that spots through a relay(relais)Some bright sparks connect spots directly on the stalkswitch with catastrofic results.

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:24 am

I had that exact problem some time back. It was the slalk switch, and as they were very pricey at the time, I got an autolec mate to have a look at it for me. He'd repaired many with the same problem and sorted mine as well. It must've been about 3 yrs ago, and all's still well. The contacts arc and get burned. Sometimes they just need to be cleaned up and sometimes need to be replaced.

Bushwacker · Post by **Bushwacker** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:59 am

Got one from an "and oll" spares shop for R195 for my Boet's '87

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:11 am

The stealers were over R700 at that time.!!

Post by **Family_Dog** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:52 am

Had the same issue with Hot Dog about a week ago.

* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
* Remove the steering column covers and the steering wheel (first mark its positioning, so you get it on in the same way) then loosen the stalk assembly, which slides off the steering column.
* Underneath it is a clear plastic cover with contacts. Remove the cover, which unclips.
* Spray Contact Cleaner (not WD40) and operate liberally. I brushed mine very slightly with the finest emery paper I could find but take care here, you do not want to remove the protective coating from the contacts.
* Re-assemble and all should be fine.

Sorry Rich, I forgot to take peekchaz...

-F_D

Post by **Mud Dog** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:56 pm

If you don't have contact cleaning spray, cleaning benzine on an earbud works well too.

Also no peekchaz

.....

cprinsloo · Post by **cprinsloo** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:00 pm

I repaired mine the not-so-subtle way: soldered the contacts again!!

Maybe not the best way but it's still working.

CP

2.8 d/cab SFA · Post by **2.8 d/cab SFA** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:30 pm

same problem, i also sprayed and fixed. Once again the forum helps to save a few bucks

Werner · Post by **Werner** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:28 am

Thanks for the feedback guys....will get it through to him.

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