Headlight

Got an electrical gremlin? Ask the question here.
Post Reply
Gardiner
Engaged 4wd low
Engaged 4wd low
Posts: 105
Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 10:18 pm

Re: Headlight

Post by Gardiner » Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:04 pm

Ok so disconnected as said lights are now working normal.
So will i need to rerun the rear fog light wiring??????

Also will I need to sort out oil pressure light????
:S
Top
User avatar
Darrell
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2989
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:54 pm
Location: south oxfordshire
Contact:
Contact Darrell

Re: Headlight

Post by Darrell » Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:12 pm

Gardiner wrote:Ok so disconnected as said lights are now working normal.
So will i need to rerun the rear fog light wiring?????? Only needs linking if it no longer works, give it a try :thumbup:

Also will I need to sort out oil pressure light???? No it should be fine, just can't think why it has a wire running to it.
:S
2005-GV 1600se, "Hell" What do I know!
Top
User avatar
dan_2k_uk
I spend far too much time on here
I spend far too much time on here
Posts: 4924
Joined: Tue May 06, 2008 5:19 pm
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Re: Headlight

Post by dan_2k_uk » Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:44 am

The dim-dip unit strikes again. Mine was playing silly games the other day. Then suddenly its fine again.
Image
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers

Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Top
User avatar
Edweird
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2531
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:04 pm
Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Re: Headlight

Post by Edweird » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:19 am

dan_2k_uk wrote:The dim-dip unit strikes again. Mine was playing silly games the other day. Then suddenly its fine again.
They're a Land Rover part built by Spaniards. What do you expect?
There's three ways of doing things:

The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
Top
User avatar
ScottieJ
The Boss
The Boss
Posts: 11614
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:13 pm
Location: Chippenham, wiltshire

Re: Headlight

Post by ScottieJ » Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:40 am

??? You sure about that Ed mines, I doubt the jap built ones use Santana supplied parts.
Zuki Build

Steady as she goes!
Top
User avatar
Edweird
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2531
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:04 pm
Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Re: Headlight

Post by Edweird » Mon Dec 31, 2012 2:11 pm

ScottieJ wrote:??? You sure about that Ed mines, I doubt the jap built ones use Santana supplied parts.
I didn't think any Jap built SJs had the dimmer units. I was under the impression that the Santana factory made and fitted them because of some Spanish vehicle requirement.
There's three ways of doing things:

The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
Top
User avatar
Darrell
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2989
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:54 pm
Location: south oxfordshire
Contact:
Contact Darrell

Re: Headlight

Post by Darrell » Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:56 pm

Still wondering why it has a wire to the oil pressure light :er: .
The only reason that I can think of is that it only works with the engine running.
IE: normal sidelights with it not running. Dim headlights when it's running. (still on sidelights)
Any one still using the dip-dim unit know ???

I know it doesn't matter a toss, I just like to know how things work :S

Cheers - Darrell.
2005-GV 1600se, "Hell" What do I know!
Top
User avatar
ScottieJ
The Boss
The Boss
Posts: 11614
Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:13 pm
Location: Chippenham, wiltshire

Re: Headlight

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:12 am

Mines jap and had the dimmer unit fitted. And Darrel I think you are correct about why its wired to the oil pressure switch, it would be the simplest way for the unit to know if the engine is running or not :doublethumbs:
Zuki Build

Steady as she goes!
Top
User avatar
Darrell
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2989
Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:54 pm
Location: south oxfordshire
Contact:
Contact Darrell

Re: Headlight

Post by Darrell » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:23 pm

Thank's :thumbup:
2005-GV 1600se, "Hell" What do I know!
Top
User avatar
Edweird
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Suzuki, will you marry me?
Posts: 2531
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2010 11:04 pm
Location: Brigg, North Lincolnshire

Re: Headlight

Post by Edweird » Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:45 pm

Darrell wrote:Thank's :thumbup:
That might explain why a lot of old american cars in films headlights go off when they stall. The first scene that springs to mind is in 2 Fast 2 Furious when the blue Camaro wipes out. When the engine stops the headlights go with it.
There's three ways of doing things:

The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Electrical”