Headlight problem still continuing

[g6acb]

I would have to check to see if there are any differences, but I have both the wiring harness and relay available if you go down that route

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/Classif...1&cat=4&page=1

[MGV6]

Gurj , Where do you live as there may be a member nearby , they may have more skills and able to assist

I'm from Essex, Greater London.

[Nutter_John]

Essex is a big place please narrow it down as if it ain't too far i may be able have a look at the weekend

[MGV6]

I would have to check to see if there are any differences, but I have both the wiring harness and relay available if you go down that route

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/Classif...1&cat=4&page=1

yeah, if I can find someone who is able to ascertain if its a faulty relay switch, I'd definately be looking to get hold of a used relay switch providing its the right one.

I need to get the wiring tested too and I dont have the equipment either.

[Paul Beazer]

£187? FOR A RELAY??!

[MGV6]

£187? FOR A RELAY??!

Excluding VAT, yes thats what Mitsubishi told me

[Nutter_John]

what part number did they give you for that ?

[Exbury]

What part in G/London Essex r u in, I am in Welwyn Garden City and going back where my car currently is (Beds) for the weekend, if you can get your relay to me I would try it in my car if you wish, however it would leave you without your lights over the weekend and u would need to find your relay first.

I would suggest you try the relay first, if its not that then probably the wiring, if it is that, at least you know what you need to replace!

[Nutter_John]

Not too far from me then Exbury

[MGV6]

East London, Dagenham.

I'm not sure on the part number but I can find out tommorrow.

[Nutter_John]

if you find it out I can look it up on Caps and see where it belongs etc , some how I can not see a relay costing 187 quid

[MGV6]

Sure no problem. John, I'll find out tommorrow morning and get back on that.

Cheers

btw: whats CAPS?

[Nutter_John]

Misty parts database

[MGV6]

Update:

I checked with another Mitsubishi and there seems to be a bit of a confusion.

Is the relay different to the headlight switch?

Mitsubishi say they are 2 different things. The relay controlling the flow of electricity to the lights and headlight switch of course to turn the lights on and off.

Anyhow, they said there are several different relay switches on their system so they told me to get the part number from the relay box only then they can quote a price.

In general they said this

Part No. Price
MR301978 £20.39
MR588567 £23.39

I think they have quoted me for the headlight switch.

[Paul Beazer]

I think you're right, £20 seems more like it, but £187 FOR A HEADLIGHT SWITCH??!!!

[Nutter_John]

Prob for the entire indicator stalk as well , so will be quite a big and complex piece of kit

[MGV6]

I think you're right, £20 seems more like it, but £187 FOR A HEADLIGHT SWITCH??!!!

Thats exactly what my local dealer quoted me on

[MGV6]

Update:

It is definately MR588567 - this relay controls the high/low beam

£27.48 incl.VAT

Mitsubishi in Gloucester have confirmed it. There are 6 different relays in the engine controlling different things but the above one is for the headlights (high/low) beam.


Indicator stalk:

Part No:
MR309686

£113.26 incl.VAT

There is only 1 type which is used in this country for Galant V6 Sport, Elegance & Equippe as I have been told.

[g6acb]

There are two types, 1 with and one without the button for headlight washer.... but they are interchangable

[Exbury]

Sounds more like it on price, relays do occassionally go bad sometimes, doubt it would be the indicator stalk as it seems to be doing its job (but is possible).

Actually, the indicator stalk probably has a plug connector to the wiring harness, if you could identify this and unplug it, and still get the problem its more likely the relay than the switch. Suggest contact someone who breaks Mitsi's and get a 2nd hand relay you need (as a know working one). At least you will be able to eliminate or sort your problems out for limited dosh.