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Old 26th October 2018, 22:38   #1
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I can't believe my lovely Rover 75 tourer might be facing its last MOT because I cant seem to locate a failed part ! The MOT'er advised the Xenon light adjusting module - part ref above has failed - broken. As the headlight cannot self level its a fail. There are other bits that I will bear the cost of as the car is a lovely drive still. However anyone know where I might get one of the above parts. Its item 11 on the following page

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001545

Any help really gratefully received.

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Old 26th October 2018, 23:06   #2
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Hi there.

I'm pretty sure you can cross reference the BMW E46 part number that is printed on your old part.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...09#37146784696

Something like this might be worth checking.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-BMW-E...9eT:rk:22:pf:0

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Old 27th October 2018, 08:54   #3
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Just remove it and fit standard headlights if you are struggling.

No need to feel it’s the last mot.
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Old 27th October 2018, 10:01   #4
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I should have one available as I have just pulled a rear one from a car. Will check shortly
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Old 28th October 2018, 19:23   #5
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Many thanks for your very helpful replies. I took the front offside wheel off today to see if it was a BMW part and it is so that is good as there seems to be quite a few available. I think the front is different from the back? Pic of the mess that is mine attached. It seems the unit has cracked on the top bolt. What I can’t fathom is where the metal bracket is supposed to connect to that is at the end of the arm ? In my ignorance I thought there should be one on the near side, wrong as it seems the headlights are adjusted but one on the front and one on the back drivers side. However I was a bit alarmed to find two el3ctical connections swinging loose on the near side. I’ll post a pic of those in another reply as I only seem to be able to put one attachment in a reply ?
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Old 28th October 2018, 19:28   #6
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Hopefully this pic shows the metal tab that is on the end of the arm.... I could not see where it should be attached other pic is the two electrical connectors flying loose on the near side ? BTW everything else seems to work electrically so fully confused as to where these two cable connections are for.
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Old 28th October 2018, 19:46   #7
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Old 28th October 2018, 21:04   #8
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Hi Ron, thanks for the pic. It makes sense now mine has rusted in half !! I can only assume previous MOT testers have missed this .... I have found and ordered a second hand level sensor ... need to either source or fabricate a clamp ....having had the wheel off today i think at least this is one thing I may be able to sort.
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By way of an update and feedback for those looking for similar info. I have a nice new 12 month MOT ticket on my lovely car now. The Xenon level adjuster was indeed a BMW part so I was able to order one off a breaker from ebay for £14 posted. Only issue was the clip that connects the arm of the sensor to the cars suspension - see Ron's first pic. Mine had rusted off the bottom bit so I drilled a hole and cable tied it - still a pass even if it is a bit of a lash up but the clip was not available.

Two new springs from Rimmers who were conveniently doing a November discount and labour for taking the tank out to replace two corroded brake lines and done.

Need to get the hand brake sorted otherwise she's good for another year !

No dash warning lights (my previous VW lit up like a Christmas tree as did the Alfa !!)

Once agin many thanks for the responses and especially Rons Pics
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Old 9th November 2018, 14:57   #10
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I got the same problem as you.
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