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Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 3:31 pm
by Spud
My headlights aren't working at all. I presume I've blown a fuse but I have no idea which is which. And which fuse box, the one under the bonnet or the one under the dash?

I have a 96' model if that helps?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:23 pm
by aza013
All the info you need :D


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Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:42 am
by Spud
WOW thanks so much aza013 this is perfect!

Please excuse my noobness one more time but I'm gonna presume the headlights in this diagram are called 'Main Beam' yeh?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:15 am
by vipfto
correct :lol:

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:30 pm
by Spud
Thanks again for all your help. The fuse seems fine. Next thing go and get two new bulbs I guess.

Any recommendations on what to get?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:59 pm
by phunkydude
Your fto comes with standard halogen headlights?
If yes, then go for Narva 50+ HB4 for lowbeam and HB3 for highbeam.

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:32 pm
by Spud
Ok thanks. I can get these at any auto shop yeh?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 11:04 pm
by phunkydude
Yeah, most auto shops stock Narva's lights.

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:22 pm
by Spud
Ok Supercheap Auto don't stock them and Autobarn don't either. Well not at my local store here. Any place else?

Also how the heck do you pull the globes out? I don't have a short enough phillips head to unscrew the darn things as there are other things under the bonnet that are in the way! :? :lol:

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:39 pm
by Supplanter
Twist the holder and pull the whole thing out, you don't need to undo any screws.

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:38 pm
by Spud
Oh dear, serious noob here. :oops:

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:34 am
by Spud
Ok this noob had a look at his head lamps and both are dead. So I found a brand new pair of Narva 50+ HB4's on eBay for $25. Is that a fair price?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:58 pm
by Cousin
i was going to post a similar topic on this :) anyway my highbeams and foglights work but my lowbeam dont so i presume i need new lowbeam bulbs

fuses all seem fine

noob much

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:52 pm
by Spud
Yep sounds like your in the same boat as me Cousin. Follow my noobness posts above for inspiration and humour. :P

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:48 pm
by phunkydude
Spud, $25 sounds good; ex. shipping eh'?
Try repco if you haven't done so.

Or, get philips vision plus 50 if that's available at your local stores.
As long as they're hb4 for low beams. hb3 for high beams.

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:54 am
by Spud
Correct. I got it for $31 delivered. Still waiting for it's arrival so no driving at night atm. :roll:

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:49 pm
by Cousin
actually i just realized that when i put the high beams on the low beams come on aswell so the bulbs dont need replacing and my fuse looks fine so im plain lost :?

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:30 pm
by vipfto
relay or switch problem then mate

Re: Where is the fuse for the headlights?

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:43 pm
by Cousin
yh i was gona say maybe the relay unit as ive had that replaced once in my old car.