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Update - I've changed the fuse and it did nothing.
I'm a bit confused now as the main beam works fine, full beam works fine and the indicators work fine. So it's just the driving light strip.
Are these things a sealed unit? i.e. can I have Aston swap the strip bulbs out (as that appears to be the issue) or is it a full new headlight job?
I'm a bit confused now as the main beam works fine, full beam works fine and the indicators work fine. So it's just the driving light strip.
Are these things a sealed unit? i.e. can I have Aston swap the strip bulbs out (as that appears to be the issue) or is it a full new headlight job?
Thanks guys. Going to see the main dealer in the morning so will make sure it's not something a lot easier than mentioned and if not i'll send it off to them.
May be a stupid question, but how did you diagnose the issue? i.e. How did you/dealer know it was specifically the PCB?
Thanks again
Lewis
May be a stupid question, but how did you diagnose the issue? i.e. How did you/dealer know it was specifically the PCB?
Thanks again
Lewis
Afternoon!
Unfortunately not - turns out it was the PCB as suggested. The problem is it's impossible to get into the board without braking the headlight. The lamp cover is clipped on however, on the vast majority of cars, it's also bonded on and unfortunately my Vantage is one of those cars!! So I can attempt to cut through the bond however if I get it wrong then I shatter the whole unit.
To add insult to injury I have been offered a replacement light for next to nothing, but it's for the wrong side! I have found a parts website that want £500 for a replacement so looks like that's the route I am going to go down.
Unfortunately not - turns out it was the PCB as suggested. The problem is it's impossible to get into the board without braking the headlight. The lamp cover is clipped on however, on the vast majority of cars, it's also bonded on and unfortunately my Vantage is one of those cars!! So I can attempt to cut through the bond however if I get it wrong then I shatter the whole unit.
To add insult to injury I have been offered a replacement light for next to nothing, but it's for the wrong side! I have found a parts website that want £500 for a replacement so looks like that's the route I am going to go down.
Update here for anyone who might want to follow this in the future - http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Basically, I have the PCB out to try and repair it but don't know where to start! The journey continues.....
Basically, I have the PCB out to try and repair it but don't know where to start! The journey continues.....
Edited by X7LDA on Wednesday 18th January 19:24
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