312-8 Headlights

[DerrickH 2]

Still learning about my WH 312-8. Where do i start looking to figure out how to get headlights to work without buying new lights right away?  

[Jerry77 1,218]

   First, check the fuse...if good..  with the headlight switch on,  jump across the headlight switch. if they don't work, then ohm the headlights themselves..if you get a dead short it is time to check out the wiring...                                                          

[pfrederi 18,314]

What is the model number of you 312-8 (Should be on a sticker under the seat.  Some 312-8s had head lights that ran off the AC stator on the engine not the battery,  Those lights would only work when the engine was running.

[WHX?? 50,619]

some of my newer verticals are like that. Get us your model and we'll see about getting you a manual/wiring diagram.

While your at the fuses check the socket. often times they get corroded. If you have a multimeter or even a simple tester check for power at the light and work backwards down the wiring to you find 12 volts. If you don't have a simple tester get one.  Handy for other automotive stuff too.

[DerrickH 2]

Thanks fellas! model # 3112K804

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,234]

Click on the picture

Garry

[peter lena 9,074]

@DerrickH  while I  agree with others on ideas , mine is to move wire connections , like dielectric  grease  to enhance connections , enhance grounding , don,t count on original ground areas , typically rusty / paint / corrosion . like alligator wire clip test wires , to jump over  areas . connected most of my grounding directly to battery ground bolt / cable point . test / check as you go . pete