Drivers Side Dipped Beam Not Working

[lmurthwaite]

Hi all,

Wonder if anyone can help me. I have a 1998 996 C2 with standard headlamps. The drivers side dipped beam no longer works although the side light, main beam and foglamp do work. I have changed the bulb and even swapped the working bulb from the passenger side into the drivers side in case I bought a dud. Still no joy. I swapped fuses 9 and 10 around in case it was the fuse but still no joy. As it is just the dipped beam I am stumped. Are there any relays for either side headlamp as I cannot for the life of me think what else it could be. I can't see it being the switch as the other lights on the drivers side work. Any help appreciated as I'm often mistaken for a motorbike when dodging through London traffic now ! Have also removed and refitted the headlamp a dozen times in case it was a bad contact. Scratching my head profusely now.

Thanks,

Lee

[violaGT3]

Hi all,

Wonder if anyone can help me. I have a 1998 996 C2 with standard headlamps. The drivers side dipped beam no longer works although the side light, main beam and foglamp do work. I have changed the bulb and even swapped the working bulb from the passenger side into the drivers side in case I bought a dud. Still no joy. I swapped fuses 9 and 10 around in case it was the fuse but still no joy. As it is just the dipped beam I am stumped. Are there any relays for either side headlamp as I cannot for the life of me think what else it could be. I can't see it being the switch as the other lights on the drivers side work. Any help appreciated as I'm often mistaken for a motorbike when dodging through London traffic now ! Have also removed and refitted the headlamp a dozen times in case it was a bad contact. Scratching my head profusely now.

Thanks,

Lee

what is a dipped beam?

[RFM]

Low beam, that's what PIWIS says in UK English, Viola.

[violaGT3]

Low beam, that's what PIWIS says in UK English, Viola.

Ok Thanks! Dipped= Low, Bonnet= hood, Boot= trunk, bloke= me? = )

I would check the switch, if you can get ahold of the diagrams, check the signal leads from the switch at the relays, then you'll know if the relays are good too. Should be a quick and easy if all checks out the pull the light and check the car-mounted harness receiver for a popped out pin, and use an "electrical cleaner" spray on let fully air dry de-oxidizer, not WD-40.

Cheers!

P.S. don't rule out the switch

One lead could be toast, out of place, just screwing with you for laughs.

Edited December 7, 2008 by ViolaGT3