Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Intermittant headlights. Loose connection?

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Wed 2 Dec 2009 12:05
99 1.8 Intermittant headlights. Loose connection? - cactuspete
Hi all,

My girlfriend has a focus 99, there seems to be an issue with the headlamps switching on, sometimes they work and sometimes not, its not the fuse or the bulbs.. i'm assuming its a loose connection in the switch on the dash.... before i get my screwdriver out and try to wrench the switch out and end up wrecking the dash, whats the correct way to have a look at the possible offender??

Many thanks ....

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 02/12/2009 at 13:03

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Wed 2 Dec 2009 12:29
99 1.8 Loose connection? - Peter.N.
If you can get at the wiring without taking it all apart, try pulling and pushing with the lights on and se if you can make them flicker. Could be a faulty switch.
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Wed 2 Dec 2009 12:33
99 1.8 Loose connection? - cactuspete
Hi Pete,

I will have a go at that, not sure i can get to the wiring without taking the switch out..

Thanks for your input..
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Wed 2 Dec 2009 12:52
99 1.8 Loose connection? - old crocks
Just happened to have Haynes to hand. It says-

Undo 4 screws and prise out 1 clip to remove lower fascia panel.
Undo screw from bottom of light switch surround/air vent and unclip from fascia. (appears to be btm right in photo)
Undo the 3 retaining screws and withdraw switch. Disconnect plug.

hth
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Wed 2 Dec 2009 13:03
99 1.8 Loose connection? - cactuspete
Excellent !!

I knew there should be an easier way.. all to often i try and prise bits out with the trusty screw driver only to wreck it !! lol

Many thanks Old crocks
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