Headlight gremlins in HJ-60

Dogsled · 12-08-07, 04:42 AM

So here's a new one. My headlights won't come on. All aux and marker lights work just fine when I flip the headlight switch, but not the mains. Any suggestions?

roscoFJ73 · 12-08-07, 04:56 AM

headlight relay,any relay clicking? Fuses ok? Also check where the wiring splits off for each headlight

Dogsled · 12-08-07, 09:01 AM

Ah - relay - should have thought of that right off. Thanks!

MICKruiser · 12-08-07, 01:43 PM

Kick me if I'm wrong . . . but I remember a couple of years ago when I lost one bulb . . . both didn't work. Both lights out with just one bulb bad.

Eric Winkworth · 12-08-07, 01:57 PM

is it a 24v truck?

Greg_B · 12-08-07, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogsled

So here's a new one. My headlights won't come on. All aux and marker lights work just fine when I flip the headlight switch, but not the mains. Any suggestions?

Cdn spec HJ60...correct? Check the center tap fusible link (should be at the battery). This wire powers the 12V dimmer switch (the funky switch/relay which controls the 24V and 12V evil center tap system).

hth's

gb

roscoFJ73 · 12-08-07, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_B

Cdn spec HJ60...correct? Check the center tap fusible link (should be at the battery). This wire powers the 12V dimmer switch (the funky switch/relay which controls the 24V and 12V evil center tap system).

hth's

gb

Im gonna store that one away for the next 12v vs 24v debate

Greg_B · 12-09-07, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roscoFJ73

Im gonna store that one away for the next 12v vs 24v debate

Hey roscoFJ73...You won't find me debating the pros of the evil 12V center tap headlight system on the Cdn spec 24V trucks. Tis an ugly thing indeed!

Far as I know, all the rest of the world that got 24V trucks were clean and pure 24V throughout. Much better that way.

gb

Frode S · 12-10-07, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_B

Far as I know, all the rest of the world that got 24V trucks were clean and pure 24V throughout. Much better that way.

gb

True in Norway (and the rest of Scandinavia). Why this bizzare solution for Canada?

rommeldog · 12-10-07, 08:10 PM

I would check the relay, behind the driver's side kick panel. I just got a quote from the dealership for roughly $250cdn for a new one. Found a buddy with a wrecked truck. My low beams were coming on, but the not the highs. I held onto the relay when I changed from low to high and could feel it vibrating. Jason

77 fj45
87 hj60

roscoFJ73 · 12-11-07, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rommeldog

I would check the relay, behind the driver's side kick panel. I just got a quote from the dealership for roughly $250cdn for a new one.
77 fj45
87 hj60

I used a Bosch unit from my parts shop ,$16

12-08-07, 04:42 AM	#1
Dogsled IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Labrador, Canada TLCA# 15245 Posts: 62	Headlight gremlins in HJ-60 So here's a new one. My headlights won't come on. All aux and marker lights work just fine when I flip the headlight switch, but not the mains. Any suggestions? __________________ Larry Innes Goose Bay, Labrador 1987 HJ-60 + H55F + AIT Turbo + biodiesel + 3" OME Dakar + ARB bush bar + Hannibal rack + rooftop tent + 31 x 10.5 Michelin LTX/AT

12-08-07, 04:56 AM	#2
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,523	headlight relay,any relay clicking? Fuses ok? Also check where the wiring splits off for each headlight __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL

12-08-07, 09:01 AM	#3
Dogsled IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Labrador, Canada TLCA# 15245 Posts: 62	Ah - relay - should have thought of that right off. Thanks! __________________ Larry Innes Goose Bay, Labrador 1987 HJ-60 + H55F + AIT Turbo + biodiesel + 3" OME Dakar + ARB bush bar + Hannibal rack + rooftop tent + 31 x 10.5 Michelin LTX/AT

12-08-07, 01:43 PM	#4
MICKruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kootenays Posts: 50	Kick me if I'm wrong . . . but I remember a couple of years ago when I lost one bulb . . . both didn't work. Both lights out with just one bulb bad. __________________ Michael BJ60 - sold HZJ77

12-08-07, 01:57 PM	#5
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	is it a 24v truck? __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

12-10-07, 08:10 PM	#10
rommeldog IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nelson, BC TLCA# 10318 Posts: 62	I would check the relay, behind the driver's side kick panel. I just got a quote from the dealership for roughly $250cdn for a new one. Found a buddy with a wrecked truck. My low beams were coming on, but the not the highs. I held onto the relay when I changed from low to high and could feel it vibrating. Jason 77 fj45 87 hj60

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