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Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical bennyexpress New User Dec 12, 2006, 4:44 AM Post #1 of 7 (1614 views) Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In I have a ford ea wagon and i cant drive at night any more because for some reason my headlights flicker....i just changed fuses in my car (dunno if that means anything)...battery is fine, my stereo doesnt cut out and never have a start problem....so does anyone know y my headlights flicker at random times? DanD Veteran / Moderator Dec 12, 2006, 5:21 AM Post #2 of 7 (1611 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In What’s an EA wagon? The year would also help in looking up a wiring diagram to see how Ford has wired this particular wagon. Hopefully I have one? Older North American vehicle headlight systems use to use a circuit breaker built into the switch rather then a fuse to protect the circuit after the switch. Newer vehicles and many older imports use multiple fuses and or relays protecting the individual headlight circuits. A single fuse would blow when a short to ground happens and all headlights would go out and stay out but a circuit breaker will heat up and turn off, cool down and come back on. This heating and cool happens very quickly and could be causing the headlights to “flicker”. On multiple fused systems you may only loose one headlight. So knowing what year and model we’re talking about is very important. Dan. Canadian "EH" bennyexpress New User Dec 12, 2006, 5:27 AM Post #3 of 7 (1609 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In the curcuit breaker problem sounds exactly like what my car is doing...the headlights work fine until i drive for a bit then they turn off...if i turn my headlights off for a few minuets then back on they work for a few mins...but then start to go off and on again..oooohhhh and i believe my car is 1990-1992 not exactly sure... DanD Veteran / Moderator Dec 12, 2006, 5:33 AM Post #4 of 7 (1608 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In What's an EA wagon? Canadian "EH" bennyexpress New User Dec 12, 2006, 5:37 AM Post #5 of 7 (1606 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In all i know is that its a ford ea falcon station wagon... DanD Veteran / Moderator Dec 12, 2006, 6:16 AM Post #6 of 7 (1604 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In Well if it has a circuit breaker system it could very well be that the breaker has gone weak and cannot handle the load of the headlights but it also could be a short to ground somewhere in the circuit and the breaker is doing it’s job. There are a few amperage draw tests you could do but the easiest way to verify whether the breaker is at fault is to replace the switch. Dan. Canadian "EH" bennyexpress New User Dec 12, 2006, 6:18 AM Post #7 of 7 (1602 views) Re: Ford EA Wagon Headlight Problem... Sign In thanks heaps...i'll try and find out where it is and what it looks like lol...atleast i know that it might be something i can do myself   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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