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Peugeot 307: lights switching off/on while driving!
Peugeot have recalled 307s for a fault causing headlights to switch off unexpectedly. I'd not previously heard of this problem, but I do now!
In brief. My headlights switch off randomly while driving (and nearly always when I indicate!). This issue has spread from only happening occasionally when set to automatic. Recently the problem became really bad with full beam not working either.
I initially contacted Peugeot who offered to carry cost of repair but no Peugeot garage can find a fault as nothing shows on computer. I have spent too much money in too many garages with no success on resolving this. It is so dangerous!
I can be driving at speed in the dark and the lights just go off! (Incidently, my lights will also come on in full daylight when set to auto).
In brief. My headlights switch off randomly while driving (and nearly always when I indicate!). This issue has spread from only happening occasionally when set to automatic. Recently the problem became really bad with full beam not working either.
I initially contacted Peugeot who offered to carry cost of repair but no Peugeot garage can find a fault as nothing shows on computer. I have spent too much money in too many garages with no success on resolving this. It is so dangerous!
I can be driving at speed in the dark and the lights just go off! (Incidently, my lights will also come on in full daylight when set to auto).
Asked on 7 November 2012 by gb15
Answered by
Honest John
This is a problem with can bus electrics. You could try www.yell.com 'car electrical specialists' and get an expert to try to track down the reason for the fault.
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technical issues
electrics
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