Front sidelights

[surcalation]

Why do my front sidelights only work when the engine is running?

 

[CraigW]

Why do my front sidelights only work when the engine is running?

I dont know tbh but they shouldnt. Im sure mines work when the engine is off. Hold on I will go and check for you to make sure.

 

[Cupra Kid]

Mine work when the engine is off and have done on all previous ibiza's, you changed bulds to HID's or a different power supply?

 

[chris27]

They should work with the engine off and with no keys in. Do they work with just the igniton on?

 

[CraigW]

Mine work when the engine is off and have done on all previous ibiza's, you changed bulds to HID's or a different power supply?

Shouldnt matter if there are HID's fitted or not. Ive just fitted a set and my sidelights still work without the engine running or even the keys in the ignition.

 

[Fl@pper]

no ignition = sidelights

ignition + sides = sides + main beam on low voltage (via resistor)

ignition + main = sides + main beam full

then flash/high as usual

 

[surcalation]

My sidelights only work with ignition on.

Not changed to HID or anything, never modified them at all.

Could it be that they just need changing?

What bulbs do I need, just standard front sidelight bulbs?

 

[chris27]

Hmm. Bit strange. Possible wiring issue with the switch? They should go through a constant live and not the igntion live that yours seems to be doing.

 

[twig]

My sidelights only work with ignition on.

Could it be that they just need changing?

What bulbs do I need, just standard front sidelight bulbs?

yup, just change the small sidelight bulbs. not sure on the size but 501 rings a bell. If you go to Halfords, the little book next to the bulbs isle will tell you.