Clio 172 - Full beam not working

Adam · 12 Mar 2008 at 18:52

My full beam on my Clio has been broken for sometime now. I have read the ClioSport forum and found that the indicator stalk is prone to breaking. I therefore replaced this but it did not cure the problem.

To give you some background, there aren't any blown fuses etc and the relays are firmly pushed in (it was suggested they work loose sometimes if a passenger kicks them). I can pull the stalk back and it clicks, but the lights remain unchanged.

I'm not sure what else to try or what my next step should be? Do I take it to a garage or an auto electrician? Does anyone have any other suggestions?

DRZ · 12 Mar 2008 at 19:00

Do you get any voltage at all to the bulbs? That would be something to check. Also check that the circuit is grounded properly and that all of the connections are fine. Poor earth is quite often to blame for stuff like this.

Agent_Smith357 · 12 Mar 2008 at 22:14

Dont take this the wrong way but have you tried another bulb yet?

Adam · 13 Mar 2008 at 10:22

No, because the full beam isn't working on either side. Surely a blown bulb would cause just one side to go?

Sone · 13 Mar 2008 at 10:24

Adam said:
No, because the full beam isn't working on either side. Surely a blown bulb would cause just one side to go?

there are only 2 bulbs, unlikely for them to go at the same time but not impossible surely!

Adam · 13 Mar 2008 at 11:18

Your right, 2x H7 bulbs ordered. Should have done this before now. For some reason I had overlooked this.

Once I get this working my Clio will be up for sale!

thecremeegg · 13 Mar 2008 at 13:10

Adam said:
Once I get this working my Clio will be up for sale!

Why you selling? Upgrading or fed up with the joys of clio ownership?

Adam · 13 Mar 2008 at 14:00

thecremeegg said:
Why you selling? Upgrading or fed up with the joys of clio ownership?

Neither, downgrading actually. Want to free up some cash and buy something more economic and cheaper on insurance due to an upcoming house purchase.

Adam · 25 Mar 2008 at 10:24

Sorry to revive an old topic. I changed the bulbs and the problem persists.

I have contacted an Auto Electrician who will charge £45 to diagnose the problem (fixing it will be extra if it is a big job). Is this reasonable? Anyway I can keep the cost down?