My headlights sometimes fail when driving?

Tiny
RUTHM
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 RENAULT CLIO
  • 1.2L
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
I will try keep it brief. After changing bulbs two side light one dipped beam my headlights sometimes fail when driving please help. The bottom lights stay on (fog lights) but all other lights (dash lights indicators headlights) and wipers fail including warning lights fail to operate. I have an occasional ABS fault I think that light stays on. There is a clicking relay sound from the passenger side. Sometimes its just a flicker but others it is twenty seconds or so maybe longer. Clio 53 have been suggested sim pack for lights and wipers. But why would the fog lights stay on? Any help? Thanks
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016 AT 12:12 PM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
  • 795 POSTS
Hello,

A common issue with these series 2 Renault Clio are loose relays.
Please have a look under the glove box.
The UCH, main relay/fuse box is located there
Next to the UCH is a main relay carrier
Check for any loose, partially dislodged relays.
Push them back in and check operation of the lights

Also how to test a relay
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

See image below for the relay assignment

Please let us know how you get along

Cheers, Boris
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