MOT Failure - NO Main Beam

Jeremy Lucas · Messages: 135 Registration: 07.19.2002

Hubby has just returned from an MOT test with a failure because Main Beam isn't working! We've just checked - DRL all working - flasher working with DRL and dipped lights working. We've had this problem before and it failed last year's MOT because of the same reason - had work done by Volvo (thankfully under warranty) His car is a S40 1.9 D SE (04) Has anyone got any suggestions ???

OxfordM3 · Messages: 51 Registration: 02.06.2002

Take it back to the dealer who did the repair and make sure they do it properly this time, for no charge of course. Also, ask then what the problem is. Warranty repair or not, if the parts/workmanship are not at fault it shouldn't fail again in less than 12 months.

EngineeredBLUR · Messages: 738 Registration: 08.04.2003

Yes - thanks - in the end we did realise it was in the 12 month guarantee and took it back to the dealer. (Honestly I don't hold out much hope ... last year they had it for ages and tried this and that. I know electrical problems are a bit tricky) Its booked in next week for a 'look'

maomaoLTW · Messages: 96 Registration: 11.20.2001

main beam

euro_imports_21 · Messages: 277 Registration: 01.21.2002

there is a very poor idea relay which swops main to dipped beam when you flash anyone (with the headlights ) lol i would guess its that as the crap drls are on dipped beam

95DinanM3 · Messages: 49 Registration: 05.30.2002

Well .. it was a faulty wire around the wheel arch area. I wonder what it will be NEXT time the main beam goes!!!!!!!!