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Slow high beam headlights
Hi,
I flashed my high beam at someone last night (to say thanks for letting me past) and the reaction time of the lights was very slow. It took a second or more for the high beam to come on. I was almost past the poor chap before the flash happened.
Is that correct or do you think the bulbs need swapping out? If they do - are there any that are recommended?
Thanks in advance.
Ian
16th Dec 2016 2:36 pm
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If you could fill out your profile with vehicle info, we could tell if you had halogen or xenon headlamps
Xenons have a flap that fully exposes the bulb for main beam, and it can get sticky.
16th Dec 2016 2:39 pm
ian-b
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OK, profile filed, sorry didn't realise.
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I suspect they are Halogen bulbs, but I don't know
16th Dec 2016 2:50 pm
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2005 S should have xenons.
16th Dec 2016 3:15 pm
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16th Dec 2016 3:22 pm
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The high beams should come on instantly, whatever the shutters are doing. You need to look at the lights and determine what you have and what they are doing.
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Doubt your issue is anything to do with the bulbs - they normally just work or blow. Do they gradually light up or is it just an outright delay? Can you measure the voltage reaching them?
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19th Dec 2016 2:39 pm
Kilovolt
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I'm betting there is a relay between the instrument stalk and the headlight? It is not uncommon for them to slow with age (especially if the flywheel diode is/has failed).
Not something I have but a schematic of that circuit would be helpful - i'd be surprised if someone here can't help you with that? Anyone?
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Not quite so simple, unfortunately - it's FETs controlled by the BCM that do the job. Diagram here: http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...ghting.pdfCurrent: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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19th Dec 2016 3:02 pm
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I had a feeling that was coming I'll go back to sleep "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"
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