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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: zulu one zero on 31 July 2009, 09:55:21

Title: MoT - Lights
Post by: zulu one zero on 31 July 2009, 09:55:21

Hi guys, had "the great white" in for an MoT yesterday, (i have a wee deal going, in that i put it in, they MoT it, & just tell me what needs doing) I knew the exhaust needed replacing from the cats back - done, & they've decided the brake lines need replacing. Pretty fair really as it hasn't been properly used recently, due to my being out of the country a lot.
However, they have pointed out an issue with my xenons (standard police fit). The level is fine, & suddenly started to move up & down, & repeated this a few times. I must admit I haven't really noticed this, although as I write this, I do recall the level light on the dash flickering on & off every now and then. Does anyone have any ideas what could be the cause of this. Or do I need to get hooked up to a box of tricks to find out what the prob is?
Any help would be very much appreciated!!
 8-)

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2009, 10:43:20

Which level light is that?  :-/ :-/

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 31 July 2009, 11:13:38

Loose or sticking sensor? Maybe?

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: zulu one zero on 31 July 2009, 11:21:58

it has a dipped beam pic, with arrows pointing up, & down. in the central info display. looked at it in the dark last night, when parked up. the lights are definitely moving up & down on their own!

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: mathewst on 31 July 2009, 12:44:06

Well probably looks either thr front or back sensor is playing with the signal. Check them visually

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: zulu one zero on 31 July 2009, 14:20:11

I think I know where the relevant sensors are, but, for the avoidance of doubt, can anyone tell me exactly where they are, and what exactly I'm looking for/what do they look like? As far as I'm aware, there is one at front, on rear, both on same side, and if I remember correctly, they are on the near-side??
Thanks folks

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2009, 14:34:34

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As far as I'm aware, there is one at front, on rear, both on same side, and if I remember correctly, they are on the near-side??
Thanks folks

Correct!
A little box of electrickery with a small link arm attaching the box to the wishbone at the front and the radius arm at the rear.  :y

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: zulu one zero on 31 July 2009, 23:03:22

next question - how do I know which one is dodgy? can tech 2 tell me, or is it easy enough to tell? Also, how easy is it to replace?

Title: Re: MoT - Lights
Post by: Andy B on 31 July 2009, 23:15:09

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next question - how do I know which one is dodgy? can tech 2 tell me, or is it easy enough to tell? Also, how easy is it to replace?

Tech II is able o tell you which one. They're easy to change although Vx have recently doubled the price to around £100 each!  :-?