R32 Headlights Playing Up

[scotty090]

Hi guys,

I know that r32 headlight problems are very common especially the switch but I have searched all the posts I can to no avail.

My lights aren't always turning on and I first went for the switch, taking the switch apart but finding it in prety good condition.

I ended up stretching the little springs a bit to make sure they were forcing the contacts. I also cleaned up all the contact area.

Once all back together they still won't always work!!

I am still not entirely sure the switch is not to blame but i think its worth looking elsewhere.

I have checked all the basic things like plug connections, earthing and general wire conditions (the small parts that you can see)

What I've been told is that the headlights have separate relays for both left and right so it would be really good if I could find these and see if they are the problem.

Does anyone know where I should look to find these relays or have any understandable wiring diagrams?

And has anyone had any similar experiences?

Thanks, help is much appreciated.

[GTR32GUS]

I had problems with my parking lights for about 2 weeks some time it the left one sometimes the right , each time i go to fix it both of them are working again

[arep3]

from what i know, 32's didnt come with relays on the headlights. they can be fitted though and this will deliver a stronger amount of power to the headlights. then they will be brighter. im not good with electronics so when i get my car back from the mechanic, ill take it to an auto elect and get them to test the headlight system and to install relays to them.

[hazerb30]

from what i know, 32's didnt come with relays on the headlights. they can be fitted though and this will deliver a stronger amount of power to the headlights. then they will be brighter. im not good with electronics so when i get my car back from the mechanic, ill take it to an auto elect and get them to test the headlight system and to install relays to them.

Yeh i remember reading something like that on here as well. I cant make sense of it though, if there are no relays then wouldnt that mean that a high current cable is running directly off the switch on the dash.. seems a bit stoopid of nissan.

My r32 is starting to do the same. pissweak power from the lights and the other night the lights wouldnt turn on unless i turned them on and off a few times

[heller44]

No relays. Direct feed to / from switch. Contacts can arc, the springs under the contact can sag, and the plastic nubbins inside can wear down.

Easiest way to fix is to rewire both outgoing to one line and use that to feed relays for both headlights.

Switch will last longer and headlights will be brighter.

I had success with mine by striping the switch apart, stretching the spring a bit and clean and replace. Relays are on the cards though.

James.