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Jimbo Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#679163
Hello.

I have recently bought a 1974 1800 Kombi to cruise around Australia. While we were in Kakadu The windscreen Shattered and by the time we got to a caravan park the Headlights stapped working. We are in Katherine now waiting on a windscreen rubber and I want to fix the headlights before we leave again. The fuse looks good and I have tested the switch with a multimeter and it seems to be working fine. The park lights work and so do the highbeams. Does anybody have any idea on what the problem could be. Cheers.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#679172
You gotta 'chase' the power from the fuse, switch, wiring harness and find where it's not getting through... then fix it!

Sounds like the relay for H/Low beam. I only have experience with Beetles but I think they are wired similarly - with a relay
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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#679237
The most likely problem is the relay,which is on the fuse box

Jimbo Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#679268
Thanks for your help guys. I don't think its the switch because it doesnt get hot when I leave it on. No water has gotten in Although I did find a rust problem that had to be fixed. I have fixed that in the caravan park in katherine and i will check that relay tomorrow when it is light. Once again Thank you for your prompt replies. Cheers.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#679296
You been for a swim with the crocs??

Was up there in late March
Went for a helicopter ride over the gorge.
Been on the boat cruise before but this time got to see it from the air.

Its a BIG country 🤪
Futue te ipsum!!!