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Not sure what the problem is. My Litronics (factory fit) both went out twice the other night. Quite disconcerting at 70mph!! The first time failure was upon selecting full beam using the stalk, the second time was something to do with the headlight switch. Both lights went out at the same time so I'm convinced it's a switching problem rather than a problem with the lights. A further test in my drive with the headlight switch (not the stalk) caused the same problem. In all cases, the lights didn't go out completely, they went to an extremely dim setting.

Any ideas?

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The headlight switch is known to wear out.

Thanks, Loren. I'll investigate and report back. Could a problem with the main switch cause a problem with the main beam stalk? I've been provided with a wiring diagram but not entirely sure.... :unsure:

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my switch was replaced under warrant around 25k mi. it failed once but only on one side. in your case, i'd think it's the switch. replace it.

Thanks for the information. It certainly sounds like the switch. I'll have a look later. Unfortunately, the car is no longer under warranty so I guess I'll have to pay for it. Still, it's pretty much the first thing to go wrong with it

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Having looked at the wiring diagram, it is almost certainly the main switch. Everything which is going wrong leads through a single point as far as I can work out. I rang my specialist and he has ordered a new switch for £56 ($100 to our cousins) which he will fit tomorrow. The supplier has sold loads..... there's a clue. Anyway, problem solved (hopefully).

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