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idlerider

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More headlight problems
« on: 13 November 2014, 11:18:02 AM »
Second fault this week! SWMBO commented that the headlights (Xenons) seemed to be 'a bit high' when she drove it and that some had flashed their lights at her. I found that the dip beam no longer goes up and down when switched on but stays fixed in position just a bit higher than normal. What appear to be adjuster screws make no difference, either. Any help appreciated.

PS: no Xenon warning light.
« Last Edit: 13 November 2014, 12:00:22 PM by idlerider »

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Re: More headlight problems
« Reply #1 on: 13 November 2014, 02:54:00 PM »
Both lights or just one?

Has the bulb come loose?
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Re: More headlight problems
« Reply #2 on: 13 November 2014, 03:14:22 PM »
Both lights - haven't checked the bulbs but will now.

5.11pm - update: both bulbs seem OK (and no-one's touched them for ages).
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Re: More headlight problems
« Reply #3 on: 13 November 2014, 07:57:34 PM »
My first point of checking would be the level sensors under the car.  If an arm has fallen off, it could be sending all sorts of wrong signals to the headlamp.
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