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GT4 headlight delay

Discussion in '308/328' started by Dr Kananga, May 28, 2011.

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  1. Dr Kananga

    Dr Kananga Formula 3

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    So...
    I put on my headlights.
    They pop up as usual.
    I turn them off.
    They don't go down.
    I turn the car off, walk away, come back some time later and they went down.

    Any reason why they're on such a delay?

    Thanks!!
     
    Dr Kananga, May 28, 2011
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  2. Brian24

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    Something ain't right. On my GT4 they drop immediately when turned off.
     
    Brian24, May 28, 2011
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  3. Fave

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    Sticky relay?
    Is there such a thing? Actually I just made that up. Can't hurt to try and swap it out though.
     
    Fave, May 28, 2011
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  4. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    Many many threads about this - start by removing and reseating relays & fuses
     
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  5. Dom

    Dom F1 Veteran Owner

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    Definitely worthwhile to replace the relays. They are over 30yrs old now. I went ahead and replaced all of mine about 2-3 yrs ago- made a difference. For example, I used to have the winking headlights (one goes down, other goes up, etc). Once I replaced the relays, those problems disappeared.
     
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  6. Dr Kananga

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    I figured this was a first step.
    I'll start here.

    Thank you sirs and madams.
     
    Dr Kananga, May 28, 2011
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  7. jimshadow

    jimshadow F1 Veteran Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    The headlights did that for the 4 years of my ownership. They always went down, so I never investigated. I just figured it was part of her personality. ;)

    JIM
     
    jimshadow, May 30, 2011
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  8. Dr Kananga

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    You give me new 328 wheels, new tirea, new ignition, new suspension... But couldn't spring for some lousy relays?!?

    I kid.
    I kid.

    I hope it's just some relays.
    Cause I just want to drive the EFFing thing before pulling it apart.
     
    Dr Kananga, May 30, 2011
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  9. Paul_308

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    Come on now, it's loving this bonding time you're spending crawling all over it.
     
    Paul_308, May 31, 2011
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