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1985 Xj700 no Dim Lights

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ramclain, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. ramclain

    ramclain New Member

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    I have a '85 xj700 Maxim and the dim lights have never worked since I've had it. It's not really that big of a problem, just annoys me. It has a good light. Is there a fuse just for the dims, or maybe the switch has gone bad?
     
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    i have an 86 xj700 and the same happened to me while on a trip. the bulb ended up being bad. i replaced it and it has been working fine ever since.
     
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    Do the obvious first, check the bulb. If that's not the problem, then take the switch apart and clean it. Or check the wiring.
     
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    Changing the bulb was the first thing I did.... There seems to be nothing at the switch. the yellow wire works and the green doesn't. I don't have a manual or anything, and don't know where the problem could be.
     
    ramclain, Mar 24, 2011
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    In the switch or the wiring, as "D" said.

    You're going to need a manual or at the very least a wiring diagram.
     
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    Right. I ttok the switch apart, and it does nothing except on the high beam.
     
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