What is with my R32 GTR Headlights??

[Ronin 09]

I've just got an R32 GTR, the headlights seem to do their own thing...

when you turn them on, sometimes one comes on (either one), then sometimes both come on?!? What is with that?

I assume that it is the switch - maybe dry solders?

Has anyone else had this problem?

Cheers

[Gav]

Yep - same happened to me.

Turned out to be greasy connections. Disconnect them and give them a good degrease. Maybe crimp the female connectors a little more.

[Duncan]

same intermittent problem in mine, apparently its quite common by now

Gav, was the connection problem at the headlight or the switch?

[hako]

definate switch problem

nissan h/l switches are notorious for this

either change it or build up the contacts with solder

btw grease on terminals wont stop circuit, its there to stop corrosion

[teka]

The switches in the 32's do not use a relay to switch the head lights, all the current go's through the switch , after checking everything else, you will find that replacing the switch will do the trick, seen it dozens of times. I have tried fixing these switches before due to the cost of them, but with no luck.

hope this helps

[GTR032]

Had same problem, contacts had burnt out in switch, $70 new replacement from SSS Automotive.

[Ronin 09]

anyone know how we can set up a relay for the switch rather than have all the current go though the switch?

[Cubes]

I fixed mine..

What happens is the switch heats up, the little plastic lug bits melt. In turn the contacts don't contact properly which makes the problem worse as it arcs hence more heat.

I soldered the two together. I can't remember exactly how as it was 2 years ago.

By doing this it will also cause the lowbeam to stay on while the hi-beam is on. Not sure if it creates a possible problem with overloading wiring or even the switch, mine has been fine for 2 years.