S40: Help please With Headlamp problem

[olamike]

Hello

My s40 1.9d 2004 just failed its mot because the passenger side headlight was low, when i ask the place to adjust it, they told me it was headlamp unit was broken and couldn't be ajusted and i need a new one.

Question does anyone have any spare they want to sell and is it easy to change the headlamp or can some point me to a how to guide for this


thanks

[andytyler99]

my adjuster broke on old v40
got new whole unit on ebay
theres a good guide to changing it on youtube
easy task..

but i have seen it mentioned on here you might be able to replace the brittle movement bit that breaks. someone else might be able to confirm this

[gatos]

Most probably this little part is broken. You can buy this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S40-...item3aa01db35e and just fit it in your current headlight. It is a bit fiddly if you have never done it before, but with patience you will get there.

Alternatively, if you still want a headlight, I have a couple of spare ones atm. However, I would recommend you replace the adjuster as it is cheaper and it will last a lot longer

[V40DSchariot]

I had that problem on my old S40, the plastic adjusters get hot/cold get brittle and break. A quick fix, I managed to glue the main body of the adjuster into the headlight but you have to ensure that the glue doesn't go anywhere near the centre screw or you won't have any adjustment at all, if that helps. Be better taking the headlight out to do that as well.

[olamike]

Originally Posted by gatos

Most probably this little part is broken. You can buy this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S40-...item3aa01db35e and just fit it in your current headlight. It is a bit fiddly if you have never done it before, but with patience you will get there.

Alternatively, if you still want a headlight, I have a couple of spare ones atm. However, I would recommend you replace the adjuster as it is cheaper and it will last a lot longer

Hi Gatos,

cheers for that, to be honest i don't know what is broke, just going by what the guys at the mot place said - he basically removed the black cap at the back and then moved the headlight unit and you could see that the whole unit was rattling - (if it makes any sense)

how much do you want for the lamp or is it better to just try and fix my own, I need to retest by wednesday

[gatos]

Originally Posted by olamike

Hi Gatos,

cheers for that, to be honest i don't know what is broke, just going by what the guys at the mot place said - he basically removed the black cap at the back and then moved the headlight unit and you could see that the whole unit was rattling - (if it makes any sense)

how much do you want for the lamp or is it better to just try and fix my own, I need to retest by wednesday

To be honest, the cheapest and most logical way, would be for you to get the adjuster. Email the guy and see if he can post it asap.

The headlight I have is the standard chrome bezelled one and I am after £20 for it plus the postage. Can post it with UPS for £6 delivered to your local UPS access point store. There should be one within a mile or two from your place. Check here: https://www1.parcel2go.com/couriers/ups-access-point to see how near there is one
It will be there on Monday or Tuesday the latest.

[olamike]

ok cheers i will email him now. if that doesn't work then i will come back to you. do you know where i can find an how guild for sorting this

on the side do you have any map sensor/ boost sensor for sale do you?

thanks

[gatos]

Originally Posted by olamike

ok cheers i will email him now. if that doesn't work then i will come back to you. do you know where i can find an how guild for sorting this

on the side do you have any map sensor/ boost sensor for sale do you?

thanks

What car have you got?

[olamike]

s40 1.9d 2004

[bobthecabbage]

I see for £4.59 you can fit laser beams to the back of the car. Useful for vapourising tailgaters.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-...3D251794404190.