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Title: full beam problem
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on March 21, 2021, 05:49:22 pm
I have this intermittent problem with my full beams. I'll have them on and then when I knock the stalk back to the off position the blue full beam icon stays on in the instrument panel and the full beams flash on and off themselves maybe 7 or 8 times without me being able to control it for around 20 seconds. Anybody know what the craic is.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Tony on March 21, 2021, 06:01:41 pm
Dont use your full beams...... Problem solved
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Shallowhal on March 21, 2021, 06:09:12 pm
IT'S ALL A LOADA BOLLOX!!

Sounds like your high beam stalk is on it's way out,
I'd remove the cowl around the steering and spray some electrical contact cleaner,start with the simple stuff.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Bob Shillin on March 21, 2021, 06:33:41 pm
I have this intermittent problem with my full beams. I'll have them on and then when I knock the stalk back to the off position the blue full beam icon stays on in the instrument panel and the full beams flash on and off themselves maybe 7 or 8 times without me being able to control it for around 20 seconds. Anybody know what the craic is.
Maybe the stalk is dicky? Best way for faults like that is to google an owners group for faults experienced. Had a really weird fault on an e220 about 7 years ago, which turned out to be worn insulation on a wire in the lift arm of the boot lid. The uninsulated wire was earthing intermittently. Got the answer on a Merc users website. If you have a problem on a model it's very likely that other users of that model have had it.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on March 21, 2021, 06:46:27 pm
Dont use your full beams...... Problem solved

like my old mechanic usta say to me just turn the fuckin radio on and you won't hear that bogey knockin noise you're complaining about anymore.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on March 21, 2021, 06:49:58 pm
IT'S ALL A LOADA BOLLOX!!

Sounds like your high beam stalk is on it's way out,
I'd remove the cowl around the steering and spray some electrical contact cleaner,start with the simple stuff.

I might as well spray a load of jip in there because I wouldn't have the foggiest what I'd be doin.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on March 21, 2021, 06:58:01 pm
I have this intermittent problem with my full beams. I'll have them on and then when I knock the stalk back to the off position the blue full beam icon stays on in the instrument panel and the full beams flash on and off themselves maybe 7 or 8 times without me being able to control it for around 20 seconds. Anybody know what the craic is.
Maybe the stalk is dicky? Best way for faults like that is to google an owners group for faults experienced. Had a really weird fault on an e220 about 7 years ago, which turned out to be worn insulation on a wire in the lift arm of the boot lid. The uninsulated wire was earthing intermittently. Got the answer on a Merc users website. If you have a problem on a model it's very likely that other users of that model have had it.

before crimbo there i had a break warning light that would come and go. brakes felt A1. brilliant a break leak at crimbo this is all you need i says. had the mechanic look over it and they said everton is grand the little break light bulb is turning on every now then for no reason. there's some little electrical problem there.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 21, 2021, 07:23:18 pm
I have this intermittent problem with my full beams. I'll have them on and then when I knock the stalk back to the off position the blue full beam icon stays on in the instrument panel and the full beams flash on and off themselves maybe 7 or 8 times without me being able to control it for around 20 seconds. Anybody know what the craic is.
Les Fitzsimons, auto electrics  or Paul out at Kinsealy that does meters.

The guys in Summerhill spares might  help you,  ask for Deepak.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Dr. Martin Gooter Bling on March 21, 2021, 07:49:36 pm
my main problem is that I'm a lady's man around darndale and I don't want to be drivin past a loada munters wheelin prams with them thinkin I'm flashin my lights at them when I can't help it. my reputation is everton to me.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: stonethecrows on March 21, 2021, 08:49:38 pm
Silence is Golden

Paddy was out driving with the wife.

After speeding down a long stretch of road he noticed the flashing lights of a Garda car behind him and pulled over..

“Can I help you Guard”? he said

“Do you realize that your wife fell out of the car about a mile back” says the Guard!

“Holy Fuck” says Paddy “That’s great...I thought I had gone deaf”
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Panel on March 21, 2021, 08:54:50 pm
Electrical contact cleaner, think it’s about €8 in screwfix
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Panel on March 21, 2021, 08:56:59 pm
Reduced, €6.45 Inc VAT ; https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716 (https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716)

Go this route before ya start paying spanner spinners.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 21, 2021, 11:17:32 pm
Reduced, €6.45 Inc VAT ; https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716 (https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716)

Go this route before ya start paying spanner spinners.
T.O'Reilly in Santry  if you want to stay within the 5km.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Shallowhal on March 21, 2021, 11:25:45 pm
Reduced, €6.45 Inc VAT ; https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716 (https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716)

Go this route before ya start paying spanner spinners.
T.O'Reilly in Santry  if you want to stay within the 5km.

The Doc is still a fully paid up member of the "game"....he can go where the fuk he wants with the occasional unintentional flash of the lights even if he doesn't want!!
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 21, 2021, 11:28:31 pm
Reduced, €6.45 Inc VAT ; https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716 (https://www.screwfix.ie/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716)

Go this route before ya start paying spanner spinners.
T.O'Reilly in Santry  if you want to stay within the 5km.

The Doc is still a fully paid up member of the "game"....he can go where the fuk he wants with the occasional unintentional flash of the lights even if he doesn't want!!
A loada bollocks M'Lud! 8)
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: stonethecrows on March 22, 2021, 10:20:50 pm
What's the difference between a pussy and a cunt?





A pussy is sweet, juicy, succulent, warm, fun and a useful thing.




The cunt is the thing that owns it!
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 23, 2021, 12:49:04 pm
Doc still hasn't given year, make or model on his car.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Shallowhal on March 23, 2021, 02:24:43 pm
Doc still hasn't given year, make or model on his car.

Just another shiteheap Silver!!
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 23, 2021, 02:52:34 pm
Doc still hasn't given year, make or model on his car.
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote  from taxifair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.

Just another shiteheap Silver!!
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote from taxi fair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Rat Catcher on March 23, 2021, 02:56:25 pm
Electrical contact cleaner, think it’s about €8 in screwfix

+1... and manhandle the steering column through it's full adjustment range with a little bang at the stops... don't overdo it though, you don't wanna set the airbag off!
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: Shallowhal on March 23, 2021, 04:10:30 pm
Doc still hasn't given year, make or model on his car.
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote  from taxifair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.

Just another shiteheap Silver!!
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote from taxi fair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.

€700......still hurts even when i fart!!
Title: Re: full beam problem
Post by: silverbullet on March 23, 2021, 06:51:54 pm
Doc still hasn't given year, make or model on his car.
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote  from taxifair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.

Just another shiteheap Silver!!
Just an aside,  how much did you pay to insure your heap privately?
I got an annual taxi quote from taxi fair for 1985, or 1500 until I get back to work.

€700......still hurts even when i fart!!

BJP (which I think is a euphemism), were on to me within the hour advising of a discount on their original quote, a bit strange or coincidental.