Mazda 323 (1989 - 1991) - 1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam

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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:24
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - small
just joined ,and i am after picking someones brains about my lights .I have changed the dim dip relay and bulbs but they only work on side and high/full not on driving .Can some body help . If this question ends up on the wrong page im very sorry. thanxs
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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:33
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - Screwloose

Hello

Did they both fail together?

Have you any means of checking voltage - a bulb and a bit of wire is enough?
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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:44
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - small
HI I may have explained wrongley they work on side lights and they work on high/full beam but do not work when you turn on to driving lights .Cant check tonight as wife has taken it to work,can try tomorrow . thanxs >>
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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:47
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - Screwloose

I think I've got it OK; everything works except dim-dip and dipped headlights?

So; did both sides fail together; or separately? Have you tried new bulbs? Fuses OK?
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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:51
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - small
I have changed bulbs ,checked all fuses they all seem ok . Both lights had gone at same time .
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Sat 30 Aug 2008 23:58
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - Screwloose

Do you have anything to test for voltage?

To your knowledge; do these use a dropping resistor, or do they series/parallel the bulbs for dim-dip?
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Sun 31 Aug 2008 00:05
1988 1.6i headlights not working on main beam - small
I would have something that i can borrow from a nieghbour to test the voltage .But for the second part of your question i wouldnt know,sorry.
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