Headlight trouble

[minimalal]

so at the start of the week one of my headlights wasnt working on dipped, i assumed it was just the bulb, bought a new unit, it worked fine, and that was that.

until tonight, i switched my lights on, they flicked on and off and then nothing.
i fiddled about for a bit and got my speedo lights, sidelights and full beam but not dipped!
i thought with a new headlight it wouldnt be the bulbs so maybe a fuse but im a bit of an electrics novice so just any tips or anything i need to buy would be very helpful with all this rubbish weather need it sorted asap!
cheers very much !

[mk1morris]

i had a similar problem mine was the fuse box
i replaced it with a more up to date one and has not caused me any problems since

[Stephen]

I'd check the fuse box, dodgy connections or the headlight switch

[Kris James]

this can be a problem if your useing Glass type fuses i would recommend updating to blade type fuses full set up around £20 and lot more reliable

[bigtony]

i got my 4 blade fuse box from car crasy £5 easy fit if u local dont mnd giveing hand

[Bean Machine!!!]

I would check your connections on your headlights as something must be causing the fuse to blow. If you chage he fuses for a more uptodate one be sure to get the correct size because if you go larger the fault may not be enough to cause the fuses to blow and thus becoming unsafe. Espcially with this dodgy weather rain may be causeing this problem under your wing??

[minimalal]

took out the headlights and theyve gone! argh getting a halogen upgrade now though woo and i believe it was a dodgy connection behind the switch
ta for all the help guys