Strange headlamp issue

[chedder]

Switch headlamps on (fully) no headlamps only sidelamps pods dont move, switch the column stalk to mainbeam, pods pop up and headlamps are on....

Give me a clue someone as I have spent 4 hours messing about trying to resolve this one

Chedder

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Sounds like the steering(sp) module, controls when to use the pods or the just the lower spots etc.

[chedder]

Hi Leigh, no spots on mine as its the early Tasmin series one, where is the steering module located?

Chedder

[chedder]

Bump....anyone?

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..When mine were doing that it was a loose wire on the drivers side..In fact it still is loose..but i gave them a little wiggle and everything started working again, It seems that the feed comes from the O/S..Or it could be the headlight switch on the centre console...I know it could also be the diodes in the motors as well or the relays but more and likely a loose connection..Good luck ..Ziga

[dixiebabes]

Good luck on that one tony!

[GV]

From my experiences it always ends up being a connection issue. I onced traced a fault to the dashboard loom connection, I have also had connection issues with the unit to the loom as well as a poor diode connection next to the fuses and realys.

If the light is totally dead and the fuse is ok - it will definitely be one of the above IMO.

[chedder]

Right then. all loom connectors within the pods have been split, sprayed with WD and reconnected, headlamp switch replaced, relays swapped and fuses checked, but to no avail, the diode....wouldnt know how to check it, can any body tell me if it has a specific value/specification so I can replace it.

Chedder

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate..I got sent this by wedg1e when i was intending stripping the motor and replacing diodes..Apparently any of these will do..You can look on his site for a how to or i wil post it up when i find it..Hope it helps..ziga
http://www.maplin.co.uk/rectifier-diode-19079

[chedder]

Cheers Zig, is that the diode on the pod motor or the one at the fuse box?

Chedder

[mrzigazaga]

Sorry..I believe its the one on the pod motor..MrTank knows someone who can supply new motors if you dont want to faff around...Ziga
Heres a section from ians site,,There was a strip down diagram..Ill see if i can find it..
http://www.wedgeneering.co.uk/TVR%20390SE%20p6.htm

Just found site for new pod motors..Enter into buy parts at the top.part No.RKC822R for reconditioned..They do new ones as well but obviously dearer.These have round plugs which i think you have but they also do the square plug.
http://www.robsport.co.uk/

Edited by mrzigazaga on Thursday 7th July 08:25

[chedder]

Thanks for the info, just a shame the pod motors are all ok, they do pop up....but only on main beam....not doing it on low beam is the issue! bit of a bugger really, having said that, Wedge lights are errrrr pants so driving round on main beam.....wouldnt effect other road users in the least

Chedder

[mrzigazaga]

mmm-sounds like a switch..either stalk or headlight..I recall when mine werent working i thought well im not going to be using it of a night so WTF..One day i was out and realised i only had a hour to get home before it got dark and i was nearly 2 hrs away..By the time i was about 2 miles away it was dark and i only had side lights..The amount of doughnuts that were flashing me to tell me "Your headlights are not on"......"I FG KNOW".."FK OFF"..

[Wedg1e]

Chedder, sounds like a blown or poorly-connected diode down at the fuse board to me... you've eliminated everything else

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

chedder said:

Hi Leigh, no spots on mine as its the early Tasmin series one, where is the steering module located?

Chedder

Oh if it's a S1 then it may not have it, it should be by the fuse relay board,
As said it more likely to be the Diode, later cars only have one but not 100% on early cars.

[chedder]

Thanks for replies.....looks like a trip to Maplins is in order!

Chedder