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Title: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 16:47:41
Not Happy :( :(
Just got back from MOT and it has failed on Both Headlights being to High and the OffSide beam Pointing the wrong way.
Any one got any ideas how i can adjust this so it will pass?
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Gaffers on 03 September 2010, 16:52:57
level sensor on the front nearside wishbone popped out?
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 16:59:23
It did a while back :'( but i put it back in, but obviously in the wrong position.
What should i do to correct this?
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Elite Pete on 03 September 2010, 17:09:16
I would say its more than likely to be the headlight adjusters broken.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: PhilRich on 03 September 2010, 17:09:36
Wheel off, good squirt of Plusgas on each sensor leg pivot ball, & a couple of cable ties to hold the sensor head onto the main body  :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 17:17:05
How do you see if the adjusters are broken?
Also what about the beam pointing the wrong way, is this changeable to drive abroad
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Welung666 on 03 September 2010, 17:19:00
Pop off one of the rubber bulb covers and try moving the innards with your fingers. If they move more a millimetre or two then the adjusters are broken. Have a look in the parts section for a sticky at the top for replacements :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: tidla on 03 September 2010, 17:20:08
if you take off the headlight rubber cover, grab the bulb holder, gentle pull and push will tell you, chances are the adjuster has fell to bits.

replacement bits in the off shop.

(too slow)

dont forget to check the beam setting lever is in the correct position.
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 17:22:09
Okay will go and try that now :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Elite Pete on 03 September 2010, 17:23:58
Just be careful, its quite high voltage at the back of there ;)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 17:28:48
I can move the bit with the bulbs in back and forward about 1cm and up and down a bit as well i guess there knackered  :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Gaffers on 03 September 2010, 17:31:32
Easy and relatively cheap fix. Just think if you had to replace the headlamps  :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Elite Pete on 03 September 2010, 17:32:06
Its a common one, replace the crap plastic adjusters with the alloy one available to the forum members ;)
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 17:35:22
Okay where do i get these from?
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: alank46 on 03 September 2010, 17:40:32
Hi
Have a look at Welung's reply above.
Alan

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Okay where do i get these from?
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Varche on 03 September 2010, 17:43:30
see sticky at top of general help section

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1273236108
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: downsmen on 03 September 2010, 17:43:44
Okay Guys Thanks for all your help :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Failed MOT
Post by: Brikhead on 03 September 2010, 17:45:06
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level sensor on the front nearside wishbone popped out?

That would usually put a warning message on the dash, e.c.u. detects no movement so registers a fault.

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Also what about the beam pointing the wrong way, is this changeable to drive abroad

On my Vectra which was equipped with xenon headlights there was a lever which would alter the beam pattern to suit left hand drive vehicles, also when first switched on the headlights would rise and then drop down to their correct position, this was easily noticeable each time the lights were on. I would assume the Omega should do the same?