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Headlight bingo - again

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Replace ignition switch and light switch as

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I have replaced the ignition switch and light switch as recommended in the forum.
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It might be worth getting a diagnostic check done on the cluster, to see if there are any faults recorded.
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It might be worth getting a diagnostic check done on the cluster, to see if there are any faults recorded.
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Replace diy in the technical articles section

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Take a look at the battery change DIY in the Technical Articles section, which has some battery checks.
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It might be worth getting a diagnostic check done on the cluster, to see if there are any faults recorded.
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Replace diy in the technical articles section

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Take a look at the battery change DIY in the Technical Articles section, which has some battery checks.
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Headlight bingo - again

Replace ignition switch and light switch as

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I have replaced the ignition switch and light switch as recommended in the forum.
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Unfortunately the battery is only two months old - and the problem persisted from the old to the new battery
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Take a look at the battery change DIY in the Technical Articles section, which has some battery checks.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Same old problem - turn the headlights on and the spoiler rises - or the oil light and battery warning light come on - or , sometimes , just the lights come on. I have replaced the ignition switch and light switch as recommended in the forum. What next? Any obvious things to do ? Evestz

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How old is the battery? It might be a problem of low voltage. Take a look at the battery change DIY in the Technical Articles section, which has some battery checks.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Richard Unfortunately the battery is only two months old - and the problem persisted from the old to the new battery I can live with this but feel a bit stupid when I have to manually toggle down the rear spoiler after turning the headlights on! Steve

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The spoiler is controlled by the instrument cluster. It might be worth getting a diagnostic check done on the cluster, to see if there are any faults recorded. If you are anywhere near me I would be happy to do it for you. If not, I doubt that any good indy would charge much, if anything, for a quick check.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

One further bit of information - if I turn the lights on before starting the car then the problem doesn't happen! Steve

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

where are you - I'm london W11? Steve

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As per the avatar panel - Maidenhead, Berskshire.

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