Groaning headlamps

Elliott · 22nd March 2016, 21:58

I've noticed the last few times i have used my headlamps, when first switched on, the self leveling motors grind a bit, more on the o/s lamp. Has anyone had this and what are the chances of striping the lamp and lubing up the gears, or are these noises terminal from previous experience? Xenon HID's fitted.

2Diesels · 22nd March 2016, 22:00

They all do that sir, I wouldn't worry about it to be honest

johnnyb44 · 22nd March 2016, 22:15

Mine do this to. When it's very cold my driver's side light also emits a strange click while it goes through its self leveling process

Phil th Barrow · 23rd March 2016, 09:00

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Originally Posted by Elliott

I've noticed the last few times i have used my headlamps, when first switched on, the self leveling motors grind a bit, more on the o/s lamp. Has anyone had this and what are the chances of striping the lamp and lubing up the gears, or are these noises terminal from previous experience? Xenon HID's fitted.

I lubed th cups and balls on th auto adjusters from th rear of th unit. There is a photo of these on th forum. I Used lube can with long straw for accuracy as it can end up on th inside of th lamp. Bit of a fiddle but mine have been quiet since. Good luck.

Just need to edited this... Mine arnt Xenon so could be different.

T-Cut · 23rd March 2016, 11:40

I'd say a 'groan' is likely to be the stepper motor struggling to move the adjuster. It has an arm that pushes/pulls on the reflector. These are connected with a ball jointed link. Maybe worth also oiling the manual adjuster spindle. To do a proper service on the mechanisms, you have to remove the lamp and split the case from the front lens. Pretty easy if you have These photos may help.

TC

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I'd say a 'groan' is likely to be the stepper motor struggling to move the adjuster. It has an arm that pushes/pulls on the reflector. These are connected with a ball jointed link. Maybe worth also oiling the manual adjuster spindle. To do a proper service on the mechanisms, you have to remove the lamp and split the case from the front lens. Pretty easy if you have These photos may help. TC Last edited by T-Cut; 23rd March 2016 at 11:43..

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