Headlamps not working

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jimf
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Post Mon May 13, 2013 6:55 pm

both My headlamps have decided to not work and instead when I pull the knob all my indicatiors come on steady.

I admit that I had taken the lamp out to change the left to right direction and it all worked when i put it back, but after a short drive this now happens.

I suspect the bulb holder is a little tempramental, would this go along with the symtoms?
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Brianmoooore
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Post Mon May 13, 2013 7:25 pm

Check out the main earthing point at the front of the LH inner wing. Take it apart, clean, and bolt back together.
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Post Tue May 14, 2013 11:55 am

Absolutely spot on Brian, the nut was loose. Why it decided to show up on the MOT retest was just bad bloody luck. Anyway, passed now. Many thanks as always.
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