Headlight upgrade kit not fitting

[Paul Goldsmith]

Just wondering whether anybody else has had problems with replacement headlights where the lugs in the headlights don't seem to match up with the notches on the chrome locating ring.

I managed to fit 2 out of the 4 replacements but absolutely no joy with the others, will try again tonight just to ensure I wasn't being an eejit, before I call Wards.

Are the headlight units all the same or perhaps nearside and offside pairs and I've been sent 4 all the same ?

Cheers

[milothedog]

Hi Paul Main Beam and Dipped Beam lights have the locating lugs in slightly different positions, i.e. a main beam lens has to be fitted in a main beam back bowl etc, check what you have been sent when I got my car it had 4 main beams in it!!! and a recent new MOT!!!!!

Ian.

[stag-phil]

Replacement Headlights

Not sure if the following information from the LD Parts website applies to your problem but it maybe worth a look:

http://www.ldparts.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c=viewproduct&pid=761&cat=102&maincat=4&start=0&sid=sid27eba0d5f8c1b5954847dee738d9a552

It explains what is required to get the lugs to fit when using replacement head lights.

[Seaking]

Yes i had the same problem all i did was mark it up and cut out the extra not hard to do even a pair of tin snips will do the job

[Paul Goldsmith]

Thanks for confirming this - I didn't realise the dip / main fittings were just that little bit different. With the LDPart info confirming this all yet further, I'm happy to chop away !

One more question on this if I may, the original wiring entered the headlight bowls through a conical grommet but with 3 (rather than 2) wires and thicker too I don't think it will go. My own thoughts on a solution are ;

a) Carefully drill out a bigger hole through the grommet so the new wiring fits and perhaps seal up with sealant too
b) Use suitable sized blanking grommet and drill a tight hole for each wire to ensure a good close fit

(I'm refitting the spade connectors afterwards)

How has this been solved by others ?

Cheers again

[milothedog]

I would just trim the grommets back a little so the cables pass through.

Ian.

[Seaking]

I drilled out a bigger hole fitted new grommet and a bit of sealant (windscreen)

[martin]

Yes i had the same problem all i did was mark it up and cut out the extra not hard to do even a pair of tin snips will do the job

OUCH ! Martin.