Cause of malfunction
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Elimination Method |
Headlights do not light up
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Bulb filament burnt out
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Replace lamp |
Weak contact in the lamp socket
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Clean the surfaces, crimp the chuck |
Blown fuse
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Before replacing a fuse, check the circuit protected by the blown fuse with an ohmmeter for a short to «mass» |
Damaged wires, oxidized or loose ends
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Crimp terminals, replace faulty wires |
Relay contacts are oxidized, relay windings are burned out, switches are faulty
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Replace relays, switches, crimp terminals, clean contacts |
Alarm not working
(see also «Headlights do not light up»)
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Faulty hazard switch
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Replace switch |
Reverse light does not turn on (see also «Headlights do not light up»)
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Faulty reverse switch (on the gearbox)
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Replace switch |
The turn signal switch lever does not return to its original position, the steering column switch levers do not lock
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Clips are broken, balls of clips, springs are lost
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Replace stalk switch |
Fogging headlight lens
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Water gets in between the body and diffuser
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Fill gaps with sealant |
Cracks in the headlight lens
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Replace headlight
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