Problem with uprated headlight loom relay

[oxfordpaul 0]

Hi all,

 

I've got a problem with my offside headlight. When I turn on main beam the main beam doesn't work and the headlight goes back to side light.

 

I've swapped the relays over (Ripaults 202552) and now the headlight won't come when dipped but the main beam works perfectly and the headlight then comes on too.

 

So I deduce it must be a faulty relay? I've googled these relays but can't find anything in the UK, so does anyone know where I can get one or what I need to ask for as an equivalent? It has 4 spade connectors and a brown, red and 2 yellows or 2 whites connect to it?

 

I have the MOT coming up this Sat so need to sort!

 

Cheers.

[daves16v 1]

May not be the same issue but I've had a few gremlins with my uprated loom, turned out to be corroded connections, cleaned them all up and it works fine now. Might be worth checking out on yours.

[JMC 0]

Did you try these guys - they deliver to the UK?

 

http://www.ripcaclassic.com/epages/091202.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/091202/Products/202552-10

 

Also within the UK, these guys

 

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/relays/relays.php

 

Looks like R40B (£2 ea) is the one you need but best to check with them.

[weetos 0]

check amp rating on relay ie 20amp and just go to your local motor factor, halfrauds etc ask for a basic 4 wire relay

daigram 1 on tis page http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/V ... relays.php

 

85=switch wire

86=ground/-v

30= supply from battery +

87= supply to light

 

numbering may differ on your new relay so just follow diagarm

[oxfordpaul 0]

Thanks guys for your help, I ordered a replacement relay but was still the same, however after some swapping around of wires it eventually worked so I think that dirty connections were to blame thankfully.