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MG MGB Technical - Headlight won't turn OFF!

This is a 1976 midget. The probelm began when the car overheated (real HOT). Fortunately, I got the car stopped and cooled down - ultimately towed home. I am in the process of replacing the entire cooling system. However, at the time of the overheating, the headlights woould not turn off. I have to disconnect the battery to turn them off. Any suggestions? Where do I start, switch?
Jim

Probably the problems are not related just coincidental in timing.

I would check the light switch first as it's the most likely cause of the problem or a wire that got knocked off that is completing the circuit.
Mike MaGee

Does the dip-switch change the beam when they are stuck on? If so then check the main lighting switch as already mentioned. If they are stuck on main beam as well i.e. the dip-switch does nothing then check the headlamp flasher switch ... assuming you have one.
Paul Hunt 2

This thread was discussed between 24/10/2005 and 27/10/2005

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