Hyundai Accent (1994 - 1999) - P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off

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Thu 18 Oct 2007 22:21
P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off - McP
My Neighbour has a Hyundai Accent P reg 1.3.

The headlights will not switch off when the stalk is rotated to the off position.
The backlights work with the switch which I guess rules out the switch.

In the fuse box there is a relay marked H/Lamp.
I have tried the horn relay in it's place but still the headlights stay on.

The owner reported a burning smell under the bonnet but I couldn't smell anything.

The main lights fuse has been removed to prevent the battery going flat overnight.

Anyone got any ideas?
Thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 18/10/2007 at 22:25

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Fri 19 Oct 2007 00:27
P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off - Screwloose

Has it got a dim-dip relay that's fried itself? It might be in the engine bay N/S.
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Fri 19 Oct 2007 00:47
P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off - McP
Apparantly its now working OK but there must be a fault somewhere.

I was wondering if it had a dim/dip unit. I had a problem with one on the Mrs Micra where one headlamp wouldn't come on.

On the Accent there is a box screwed to the N/S inner wing fairly close to the fuse box.
I'll check that out if the problem happens again.
Maybe a dry joint that has come to light with the cold weather today?
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Fri 19 Oct 2007 00:36
P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off - spikeyhead {p}
Did the head lights go off when you removed the headlight relay?

if so and they went back on with another known good relay in there then its the control to the relay that's at fault. It's possible that the switch (stalk) has separate contacts for the front and rear lights.

You really need a wiring diagram to be sure what's happening.
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Mon 17 Jan 2011 17:35
P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off - ssme

I have the same problem with a similar car. Did you ever find a solution?

In my case, removing the headlight relay has no effect on the lights, they stay on regardless, which is very puzzling.

Any help much appreciated!

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