I have a 2006 Beck Speedster.
When I pull the left side light stalk back the high beam comes on, but it doesn't stay on.
What is the fix?
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A loose connection somewhere. Start by jumpering the wires at the the switch to rule that out and then go from there. Might be the switch, might be the relay. Might be a ground....
You might ask Carey for the diagnostic steps.
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:45 AM, SpeedsterOwners.com <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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You might ask Carey for the diagnostic steps.
> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:45 AM, SpeedsterOwners.com <alerts@hoop.la> wrote:
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I have the same problem, but it's my own fault as I got my cars confused and tried to push it forward to turn off the high beams. Oops.
The fix is to replace the switch, which Carey Hines tells me is a bit of a PITA. So far I haven't felt the need. Contact him for parts at Special Edition.
I've sent an email to Carey...
10 years is enough time for corrosion and wires vibrating loose to make checking connections the first step. (Don't forget to check grounds). If it has a relay - I'd replace it. If it doesn't have a relay then I'd replace switch and add a relay to both high and low light circuits. Both head light have a heavy current draw which can cause arcing of the contacts in a switch. Additionally, the arcing contacts can heat up and cause a fire under the dash.
This what Carey suggests:
There is a little rocker switch inside of that turn signal unit that switches it from high beams to low beams.
The most common cause of this is the stalk physically hitting the steering wheel hub. Sop, just watch it as you pull and see if that is the case.
If not, then sometimes they just build up gunk and stick. You can try cleaning it out with a dielectric spray grease and compressed air.
I find it easier to work on with the steering wheel out of the way.
Once you pull the wheel (after you make sure the lever isn’t simply hitting the hub) you can also check the 5 small flat head screws to make sure they haven;t backed off enough to allow the metal face of the assembly flex outward and to allow the arm to move the rocker switch enough.