xenon not working - Page 2

Greeners · 27th January 2009, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunkybray

On the subject of xenon headlights.Does anyone know how to test the light levelling sensors on the suspension as my lights point at the floor.
( The arms have not "flipped")

I don't think there is a test for the sensor, I would guess that it's a swap out repair.

Personally, I'd take each one off in turn, and check for damage, and check the connector for signs of damage to the wiring.

ISTR that anyone who did have a problem it was the arms flipping after being jacked up......

Greeners · 27th January 2009, 16:17

.....you could try a battery reset if you haven't already

dandog2003 · 3rd February 2009, 21:01

Just had my light repaired as it was pointing to the ground and also flickered when engine was running. The adjusting mechanism had collapsed and to take it out (front bumper off etc) repair and put back together was £86. Just bought another set so have a spare pair now.

robwijnstok · 4th February 2009, 18:23

T-Cut, you seem to know where you are talking about.
I have also Xenon lights, the “HID” type. Do you know what the life expectancy of those is?

Rob

Greeners · 4th February 2009, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwijnstok

T-Cut, you seem to know where you are talking about.
I have also Xenon lights, the “HID” type. Do you know what the life expectancy of those is?

Rob

ISTR the burners have a life span of 5000 hours....

JohnDotCom · 4th February 2009, 18:39

........and another way to see if you have genuine Xenons.......

mike190mk2 · 9th March 2009, 13:08

Greeners and T Cut thanks to your help i was able to change the bulb this weekend. You were right it was the H7 type and the main beam is H9. The only problem was that due to an unfornunate incident last week a large piece of debris pushed my bottom grill right in. This meant that i had to take the front bumper off. What a job that was freezing cold and 4 very stubourn bolts on the underside. Still managed to get it off and then took the light units out, whilst out checked the fan and also wrapped the lighting loom to protect againt chaffing and mended the mesh as best i could. Reasembled but due to not having any ramps i have 4 screws to put back in to finish the job (my head is to big to under the front) and adjusting the gap under the bonnet. I must say without the "how does" from the site i would not have had a clue how to remove the bumper. Thanks again to the club members that contributed as it saved me a packet on costs.

27th January 2009, 16:17	#12
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9th March 2009, 13:08	#17
mike190mk2 Regular poster toyota auris hybrid Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hemyock Posts: 56 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Greeners and T Cut thanks to your help i was able to change the bulb this weekend. You were right it was the H7 type and the main beam is H9. The only problem was that due to an unfornunate incident last week a large piece of debris pushed my bottom grill right in. This meant that i had to take the front bumper off. What a job that was freezing cold and 4 very stubourn bolts on the underside. Still managed to get it off and then took the light units out, whilst out checked the fan and also wrapped the lighting loom to protect againt chaffing and mended the mesh as best i could. Reasembled but due to not having any ramps i have 4 screws to put back in to finish the job (my head is to big to under the front) and adjusting the gap under the bonnet. I must say without the "how does" from the site i would not have had a clue how to remove the bumper. Thanks again to the club members that contributed as it saved me a packet on costs. __________________ Member Number 162

3rd February 2009, 21:01	#13
dandog2003 Newbie MG ZT V6 160+ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blackpool Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just had my light repaired as it was pointing to the ground and also flickered when engine was running. The adjusting mechanism had collapsed and to take it out (front bumper off etc) repair and put back together was £86. Just bought another set so have a spare pair now.

4th February 2009, 18:39	#16
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	........and another way to see if you have genuine Xenons.......