Bulb light not working in Headlight aim control on dash

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Post Mon Oct 14, 2019 11:00 am

Hi,

Only one bulb is working on the controls for the headlight dim control. What is the likely cause of not working! I did place a new bulb in but still not working! Which fuse is this likely to be connected to? 10 or 23? Maybe the bulb holder is knackered? Can you get these replaced?

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Post Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:42 pm

Can you explain which bulb you mean, please.

You have said "aim" in the post title and "dim" in the text, neither of which describe a bulb in the dash that I know of.

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Post Mon Oct 14, 2019 4:56 pm

I assume both bulbs work off the same fuse so it's unlikely that's the culprit. Are you sure you put the bulb in the holder in the correct position? It's quite easy to get it 90 degrees out.
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Post Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:28 pm

Its the aim control for adjusting the headlights. The 1 2 3 switch has dash bulbs either side of the switch. One of them works but the other does not!
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