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dave_2A_2.25Turbo:
At least that's what I presume....

Headlights like candles.

But they get brighter when:
                       I pull the handbrake on
                       I switch the wipers on  
                       I use an electric window

The temp gauge is also sitting slightly higher than usual, and the red warning light above it flashes on its own, and when applying the brake/using windows etc.

All syptoms of an earthing problem - but can anyone suggest which particular one mightbe at fault??

fram:
We've just re-earthed our headlights. Cut the earth wire from the back of the lights and joined on a new heavy duty wire which we have earthed to the radiator mounts on each side. Made the world of difference.
Have you got a fuse box under the bonnet, or fuesable links? If it's fuseable links then it might be worth unwrapping them and seeing if any are on their way out. You can either re-solder them or replace them with inline fuses.

wizard:
this might help

earth strap

regards
wizard :twisted:

woody:
usual rules on earth straps

check and clean
E strap from battery to engine or chassis
E strap engine to chassis
E strap chassis to body
another method
use a jump lead on the battery earth
clamp the other end to the metal shaft of a screw driverand touch bare metal
on the body and chassis
when you pass the weak spot where the earth is failing  the lights should brighten

hope this helps

toger:

--- Quote from: "wizard" ---this might help

earth strap

regards
wizard :twisted:
--- End quote ---


Hmmmmmmmm,
I want.
I dont do the e-bay thang.
Will e-mail you.

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