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Title: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 07 November 2012, 18:32:39
I have a PFL Elite headlamp I was hoping to swap for my damaged MFL CDX one. I can swap or remove most of the different bits, but the Elite sidelamp large black plastic mount is reluctant to come out of the headlamp moulding, although it looks as though it should. I can't use the Elite s/l mount as the plug connections are different. Can anyone enlighten me, or have I bought a pup, and they are not interchangeable? :-\ :-\ :-\ :y
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2012, 19:31:59
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 07 November 2012, 22:25:31
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D

Pity, I was there two weeks ago! Thanks Jaime. The fittings are significantly different on the one I have.:y
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2012, 22:27:29
3 bolts to mount, eleite ones will have the washers clamped underneath, otherwise identical AFAICR
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 07 November 2012, 22:34:03
3 bolts to mount, eleite ones will have the washers clamped underneath, otherwise identical AFAICR

Well the one I have has definitely got a different side light housing, with a different plug connector, it looks as though the whole s/l housing should detach from the main moulding, but does not wish to do so. It also has the ballast pack underneath, but that does come off.:-\ :-\ :-\
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2012, 22:42:01
3 bolts to mount, eleite ones will have the washers clamped underneath, otherwise identical AFAICR

Well the one I have has definitely got a different side light housing, with a different plug connector, it looks as though the whole s/l housing should detach from the main moulding, but does not wish to do so. It also has the ballast pack underneath, but that does come off.:-\ :-\ :-\
Ah, thats a MFL Elite or MV6 one then, for HIDs.

Possible to swap levelling motors over, but not sure if you can pop a halogen bulb in it.
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 07 November 2012, 22:42:54
3 bolts to mount, eleite ones will have the washers clamped underneath, otherwise identical AFAICR

Well the one I have has definitely got a different side light housing, with a different plug connector, it looks as though the whole s/l housing should detach from the main moulding, but does not wish to do so. It also has the ballast pack underneath, but that does come off.:-\ :-\ :-\
Hmmm, wonder if its from a FL, they are a different shape in that area.
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Brikhead on 07 November 2012, 23:52:47
Ah, thats a MFL Elite or MV6 one then, for HIDs.
CDX model comes with xenon's as standard.

Can anyone enlighten me, or have I bought a pup, and they are not interchangeable? :-\ :-\ :-\ :y

I can't shed any light on your problem but I do have 2 sets of facelift xenon headlights and one set of pre facelift halogen lights. :y
If it were me though I would be tempted to snip the 2 wires going to the s/l bulbs...
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 09:02:39
Now I'm even more confused. I'll check with the seller, but I was sure he said they were off a PFL Elite. :-\
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 09:04:14
Ah, thats a MFL Elite or MV6 one then, for HIDs.
CDX model comes with xenon's as standard.

Can anyone enlighten me, or have I bought a pup, and they are not interchangeable? :-\ :-\ :-\ :y

I can't shed any light on your problem but I do have 2 sets of facelift xenon headlights and one set of pre facelift halogen lights. :y
If it were me though I would be tempted to snip the 2 wires going to the s/l bulbs...

Tempting to do something like this, but I love my old TD and like to try to keep it original. Pathetic I know. ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 13:25:25
Just checked and it is definitely off an MFL Elite, so I am surprised it is so different to my MFL CDX lamp. :-\
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: RobG on 08 November 2012, 13:54:56
Ah, thats a MFL Elite or MV6 one then, for HIDs.
CDX model comes with xenon's as standard.

Can anyone enlighten me, or have I bought a pup, and they are not interchangeable? :-\ :-\ :-\ :y

I can't shed any light on your problem but I do have 2 sets of facelift xenon headlights and one set of pre facelift halogen lights. :y
If it were me though I would be tempted to snip the 2 wires going to the s/l bulbs...
Only on the F/L
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 16:53:11
The subject should have read" MFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX H/L" but  the problem remains. :-\
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2012, 19:19:03
Ah, thats a MFL Elite or MV6 one then, for HIDs.
CDX model comes with xenon's as standard.
Cobblers ;)

Only MV6 and Elite came with MFL HIDs.
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2012, 19:20:05
The subject should have read" MFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX H/L" but  the problem remains. :-\
There lies the problem. MFL Elite is HID. Its a different headlamp to your MFL CDX.

See if Kevin still has my old ones ;)
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 November 2012, 20:10:01
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D

Erm... That reminds me... :-[

I never did get round to collecting them from the guy who made the ali adjusters. ::)

I need to remember who it was. Vague recollections of him living just up the road from Pitchfork, but that's about it. :(
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 20:28:17
The subject should have read" MFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX H/L" but  the problem remains. :-\
There lies the problem. MFL Elite is HID. Its a different headlamp to your MFL CDX.

See if Kevin still has my old ones ;)

Hooray,  I am now unconfused, thanks for the clarification TB. Does anyone need an MFL Elite LH headlamp? ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 08 November 2012, 20:48:09
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D

Erm... That reminds me... :-[

I never did get round to collecting them from the guy who made the ali adjusters. ::)

I need to remember who it was. Vague recollections of him living just up the road from Pitchfork, but that's about it. :(
ah, I suspect long since sent to landfill then ;D


Sorry Shackeng, I don't think I can help ;D
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Shackeng on 08 November 2012, 22:15:54
No worries, I've glued the old one together temporarily with Q-Bond. Thanks anyway. :y :y :y
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 08 November 2012, 23:47:03
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D

Erm... That reminds me... :-[

I never did get round to collecting them from the guy who made the ali adjusters. ::)

I need to remember who it was. Vague recollections of him living just up the road from Pitchfork, but that's about it. :(
ah, I suspect long since sent to landfill then ;D


Sorry Shackeng, I don't think I can help ;D

Really sorry about that. :-[ I'll dig up his details and ask the question. Must have an Email somewhere.
Title: Re: PFL Elite headlamp swap for MFL CDX h/l.
Post by: TheBoy on 09 November 2012, 13:59:33
Should be a straight swap  :-\

If you ever pass Kevin Wood's way, if he hasn't binned them, he has a set of my MFL projectors, which you are welcome to. Might need a clean though, and defo need adjusters ;D

Erm... That reminds me... :-[

I never did get round to collecting them from the guy who made the ali adjusters. ::)

I need to remember who it was. Vague recollections of him living just up the road from Pitchfork, but that's about it. :(
ah, I suspect long since sent to landfill then ;D


Sorry Shackeng, I don't think I can help ;D

Really sorry about that. :-[ I'll dig up his details and ask the question. Must have an Email somewhere.
No skin of my nose Kevin :y. Not worth the effort trying to locate them :)