Dim-Dip Removal

UK specification cars have a dim-dip function. This raises the headlights and illuminates them at about 16% of normal illumination whenever the  sidelights are turned on and the ignition is on.

 WARNING: This function is required by UK law. If you disable it you will  be breaking UK law, however many people have asked us how to do this, and you may have exported a UK specification car to a territory that does not require this function, so we are publishing it here.

This method has been found to work only on 1.8i models. Inside the engine compartment behind the left wing is a relay holder which is a metal bar about 10 inches long bolted to the car. Remove the black plastic cover by pulling it off! For easy access unbolt the fuse carrier using a 10mm  socket. The relay which controls the dim-dip function is the one nearest the front of the car and has a white nylon plug. Remove the plug taking  care not to damage the locking mechanism. The dim-dip function should now be disabled. Check the operation of all electrical functions, lights, horn etc. If these are ok secure the plug, you  may want to insulate the plug. Replace the relay carrier and the cover.

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