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steve98765

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Dim head lights.
« on: 30 January 2011, 13:40:17 »
My head lights are quite dim, (S reg omega)
Why is this? - Yes the glass clouded & a bit discoloured though it seems to be a power loss as when the heater/rear de mister is on lights dim more!:-/
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #1 on: 30 January 2011, 13:43:24 »
Is the glass clouded or discoloured? Have the light reflectors become dirty due to condensation or dust? :-/
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #2 on: 30 January 2011, 14:00:45 »
Yes the glass clouded & discoloured though it seems to be a power loss as when the heater/rear de mister is on lights dim more!
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #3 on: 30 January 2011, 14:07:34 »
Have a look here for sorting the glass :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275518109


As for the power drop, it doesn't sound like anything wrong with the actual lights, more with the alternator being a bit tired imo :-/
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #4 on: 30 January 2011, 14:09:47 »
thanks :)
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #5 on: 30 January 2011, 14:10:58 »
« Last Edit: 30 January 2011, 14:11:55 by cube »
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #6 on: 30 January 2011, 14:11:14 »
If lamps dim when you apply an electrical load you really need to read through Battery, Charging and Starting Diagnosis.

I would be looking for hot battery connections due to the heavy wires breaking where they are crimped to the connectors or a failing alternator.

Repairing the Alternator.
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Re: Dim head lights.
« Reply #7 on: 30 January 2011, 14:21:04 »
Ok thanks I'll give that  a go!
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