"COH" <ivan.cohen@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:1189472151.092949.157250@w3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com...
> On Sep 10, 10:26 am, Grumpy AuContraire <Gru...@ExtraGrumpyville.com>
> wrote:
>> Matt Ion wrote:
>> > Tania wrote:
>>
>> >> Thanks, Zed, for your reply... The fuses are fine ... but the guy who
>> >> owned it before me said sometimes the headlights would turn off while
>> >> he was driving and then he'd just have to turn them off and then on
>> >> again. It does sound like a short though... So when we're talking
>> >> wiring harness am I looking near the headlights? Or further down the
>> >> line?
>>
>> > It wouldn't be a short, because that would blow the fuse.
>>
>> > I'd say dirty switch contacts would be a good guess...
>>
>> I had similar problems with my '83 FE and '82 el cheapo Civic.
>>
>> I squirted copious amounts of WD-40 into the switch assembly on the
>> steering column and all work fine afterwards.
>>
>> You might also try pulling the connectors from the rear of the bulb(s),
>> lubricating them and reconnecting.
>>
>> JT
>
> I don't know if this could also be a solution for you, but, my problem
> was an intermittant right side only high beam headlight, in addition
> to the daytime running lights (Canadian option) not working at all.
> The right high beam was on and off by itself, mostly off. I tried
> everything! Checked fuses.... and remember there are fuses in BOTH
> the main wiring harness under the hood and the fuse block under the
> dash. I metered voltage to the bulb connectors, then to the wire
> behind the connectors, to eliminate a bad connector. (Yes, I reversed
> the bulbs too, and the problem remained on the right side, eliminating
> the bulb). I replaced the headlight relay located behind the glove
> box. Running out of ideas, I pulled the daytime running light module,
> and found what appeared to be cracks on the solder joints to the
> relays on the board. I resoldered the connections and reinstalled the
> part. Everything works fine now! The Replacement Module would have
> been about $100 Dollars Canadian, if I needed to replace it, and of
> course, they say there are "No user servicable parts inside". Let me
> know if you want me to send a photograph of the part.
>
> This isn't the first time I've found cold solder joints on modules on
> different vehicles..... a good place to look for a solution to
> intermittant, stupid types of electrical failures.
>
We'll look at that one today. I figure if it was cleaning dirty contacts
that fixed the windshield wash then it's going to be something like what
you're all describing. If you have a picture and have the time to forward
it, please do. Pictures are always a big help.I'll let you know if this
works.