I have an x reg(2000) VW polo. The side lights work as normal, but I just can't turn on full headlights - I do however have no problems with full beam . The fact both went at exactly the same time indicates to me it's not bulbs. I'm pretty useless with motors and thought it may be a fuse, but have been told cos I do still have some lights this is not the case !! Any advice much appreciated.
2007-02-16 01:52:50 · 13 answers · asked by Flick J 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a fuse mate. there are different fuses for side lights high beam etc. It'll tell you on the back of the fuse box cover.
2007-02-16 02:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by Toby G* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fuse box is the first place to check.
Have a look in the handbook or workshop manual, if you have one. There may be more than one fusebox.
Sometimes there's one inside the car, and another one under the bonnet, near the lamps. I'm not familiar with the Polo, so can't be specific.
If all fuses are intact, it could be a switch or relay. You may need help from an auto electrician.
2007-02-17 00:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by 86er 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not nessecarilly a fuse, sidelight and headlight bulbs are not usually put through same fuse. Sounds like it could be a switch fault. Start from the beginning though and check the fuse first. If you're car knowledge is slightly lacking don't you have a mate who could then check the switch out for you and go from there?
2007-02-16 04:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by ZW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check the bulbs if your main beams work it could still be the bulbs as most headlight bulbs work on two separate filaments one for the main beam and one for the dip, sometimes when a bulb blows it also blows a fuse so check that as well.
2007-02-19 14:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vw Polo Headlights
2016-11-13 23:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by jamner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Most modern headlights have a separate fuse for high and low beam. Look in your owner's book for the fuse map.
2007-02-16 02:03:33 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i bet its the bulbs as both dip lights are not put throught the same fuse. always start at the begining!
2007-02-17 06:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Conor B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally i would check the bulbs first bulbs can blow anytime then i would check fuses doubt it will be fuse as h/lamps are separately fused if not bulbs or fuses then i would suggest you replace the switch
2007-02-16 02:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by stuartalan w 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The handbook should tell you how things are grouped for fusing, or you can examine them all visually. Otherwise, it is a job for a professional.
2007-02-16 02:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by fred35 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fuse or bulbs as the bulbs have seperate feed in side them!
2007-02-16 18:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋