Headlight Low Beam Not Working

[Guest]

Hi folks

GS850G 1986 (very similar to the 1983)

- Parking light works
- When i switch on Low Beam, then only the parking light switches on. No Low Beam.
- When I switch to Full Beam, then the full beam does light up

I replaced the H4 bulb, no change. No Low Beam.
So i guess i have some electrical issue.

Before i tuck into it with my novice experience, could you folks share some tips on what to check first? Perhaps there are common issues that are easy to check/fix before other tougher tasks?

For example whilst changing the bulb, when i pulled out the wiring plug, some of it crumbled in my hand, in particular the low beam connection. So i'm going to seek out a replacement plug, for starters.

Any suggestions for other quick things to check that don't involve too much disassembly?

Many thanks
Assaf

[Assaf]

Ps. I presume the H4 plug assembly/connector is a standard item, right? ie I don't need to obtain some specific type or model, do I?

Any of these, for example, would be fine, wouldn't they?

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/h4-connector

[koolaid_kid]

You can purchase high-temp H4 plugs at your local auto store. That is a good place to start.

[cowboyup3371]

I have a plug but the wiring needs to be repaired. Let me know if you want it and I'll fix the wiring and drop it in the mail for you

[Assaf]

That's real nice of you cowboy.
I'll check first if I can find it cheaply locally.