ketspano 8 Posted June 2, 2018 I just reinstalled my dash in my 89 xf and now when i have the high beams on, after a period of time all lights on the car will flicker/ pulse on and off rapidly i have no idea whats going on and need all the help i can get -thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,920 Posted June 2, 2018 If you look near the relays you will see a circuit breaker. It looks like a square metal block with 2 large wires going to it. This will be corroded internally and failing. 3 bear351c, Mr Polson and gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted June 2, 2018 Could it be a bad earth somewhere? Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xhadyboy 492 Posted June 2, 2018 9 hours ago, ketspano said: i have no idea whats going on and need all the help i can get -thanks Sounds like most of the drivers on Melbournes Western ring road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted June 2, 2018 26 minutes ago, hendrixhc said: If you look near the relays you will see a circuit breaker. It looks like a square metal block with 2 large wires going to it. This will be corroded internally and failing. Agreed. Or a bad earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Polson 10,214 Posted June 3, 2018 If you look near the relays you will see a circuit breaker. It looks like a square metal block with 2 large wires going to it. This will be corroded internally and failing.I also agree with this. Had it happen to me before. This is the part in question - metal box next to relay 1 Crazy2287 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,278 Posted June 3, 2018 if you've had the dash out, check the earths behind the kick panels also, one used to go on the dash bracket, but i ended up screwing it separately with a tek screw because i was having issues. check what the others have said also. the one Mr Polson suggested runs the power for the whole car, if it's tripping out you'd lose nearly everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ketspano 8 Posted June 6, 2018 UPDATE: I replaced the circuit breaker and it’s fixed, thank you all 6 bear351c, gerg, Mr Polson and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roKWiz 900 Posted June 11, 2018 I must check this out on mine as I loose power when I flash the high beam when my lights are on. Luckily I don't do much night driving. ketspano, which circuit breaker do you refer to, (under the dash) next to the blinker can ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,278 Posted June 11, 2018 1 hour ago, roKWiz said: I must check this out on mine as I loose power when I flash the high beam when my lights are on. Luckily I don't do much night driving. ketspano, which circuit breaker do you refer to, (under the dash) next to the blinker can ? that one sounds more like an earth.. if the one going from engine to body is off(near the left middle bell housing bolt to firewall after you forgot to undo it on engine removal.. 4 times ) could also be the earths near the headlights 2 Valvebouncer and roKWiz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ketspano 8 Posted June 11, 2018 6 hours ago, roKWiz said: I must check this out on mine as I loose power when I flash the high beam when my lights are on. Luckily I don't do much night driving. ketspano, which circuit breaker do you refer to, (under the dash) next to the blinker can ? the circuit breaker under the hood near the battery (same as the photo Mr Polson sent) 1 roKWiz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roKWiz 900 Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks to all, I'll check it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPACK 68 Posted July 18, 2018 After having a new dash installed in my XF, I found i only had PARK LIGHTS no HORN, and the Indicators worked some time. Went to the AUTO ELEC and he told me I needed a new/another indicator/ wiper assembly.. Fitted and works great now....$30 for the part, $ 95 to fit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites