Cause of malfunction | Method of elimination |
Headlights and lanterns do not light | |
| The lamp filament has burned out | Replace the lamp |
| Poor contact in the lamp socket | Clean the surfaces, crimp the chuck |
| The fuse has blown | Before replacing the fuse, use an ohmmeter to check the circuit protected by the blown fuse for a short circuit to "ground" |
| The wires are damaged, their tips are oxidized or not tightly fitted | Crimp the terminals, replace faulty wires |
| The relay contacts are oxidized, the relay windings are burnt out, the switches are faulty | Replace relays, switches, crimp terminals, clean contacts |
The hazard warning lights do not work (see also "Headlights and taillights do not light") | |
| The hazard warning switch is faulty | Replace the switch |
The reverse light does not turn on (see also "Headlights and taillights do not light") | |
| The reverse switch is faulty (on the gearbox) | Replace the switch |
The turn signal switch lever does not return to its original position, the steering column switch levers do not lock | |
| The clamps are broken, the springs are lost | Replace the faulty switch |
The headlight lens fogs up | |
| Water penetrates between the body and the diffuser | Seal the cracks with sealant |
| Cracks in the headlight lens | Replace the headlight |
| Water entered from the engine compartment | After removing the bulb, remove the water with blotting paper. When pressure washing the engine compartment, cover the headlights |
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