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Headlight load level adjuster motors
29 Nov 2024 15:35 #258548
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Headlight load level adjuster motors was created by mlines
Does anyone know how to remove the level adjuster motors from the Jimny headlights??
The instructions with the headlight are unreadable, they have been photocopied too many times and the pictures are simply black
The first two pictures show the motor in place on the old headlamps
This shows the new headlamp perhaps with either a blanking plug or part of the mechanism in place??
The instructions with the headlight are unreadable, they have been photocopied too many times and the pictures are simply black
The first two pictures show the motor in place on the old headlamps
This shows the new headlamp perhaps with either a blanking plug or part of the mechanism in place??
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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29 Nov 2024 16:00 #258549
by Soeley
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
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Does the blanking plug on the new headlight come out or is that stuck fast also?
Can you see anything from the bulb aperture with small inspection mirror or endoscope?
Failing that have you tried twisting the motor body to see if it is held in on a bayonet fixing?
Can you see anything from the bulb aperture with small inspection mirror or endoscope?
Failing that have you tried twisting the motor body to see if it is held in on a bayonet fixing?
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29 Nov 2024 16:22 #258550
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Headlight load level adjuster motors
Thanks, that has moved things along a bit. Having soaked them in releasing fluid the whole motor case can be turned 1/4 turn and then springs up (out) about 8mm. This is the same for the "blanking plug" - but then none of them come out any further. At this point the headlamp bulb mounting ring moves about if you wobble the motor so there is some further "release" needed
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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29 Nov 2024 16:46 #258553
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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29 Nov 2024 17:14 #258554
by Soeley
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
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Looking at step 2, does an 8mm socket fit the Hex on the blanking cap?
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29 Nov 2024 18:19 - 29 Nov 2024 18:20 #258555
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Headlight load level adjuster motors
Hi,
No it doesnt fit the blanking plug as that is 13mm hex head. However, using a 13mm on the blanking plug reveals it unwinds a long thread.
Then looking on top of the motors there is an 8mm hex head which then unwinds a similar long thread and the motor comes out.
This means the blanking plug is not a blanking plug, its a manual adjuster that you can remove and replace with the motor version. The motor winds up and down the long thread to adjust the headlight.
So that is good news because if the motors do not work (they have never worked since I got the car in 2007) then I now have a manual adjuster to use.
Thanks for your thoughts, I now think this whole process is worth a new video!
In the picture the "blanking plug" manual adjuster is on the left and the now extracted motors are on the right. I know how the motors work (switched resistor bank) so I can play with getting them going.
Martin
No it doesnt fit the blanking plug as that is 13mm hex head. However, using a 13mm on the blanking plug reveals it unwinds a long thread.
Then looking on top of the motors there is an 8mm hex head which then unwinds a similar long thread and the motor comes out.
This means the blanking plug is not a blanking plug, its a manual adjuster that you can remove and replace with the motor version. The motor winds up and down the long thread to adjust the headlight.
So that is good news because if the motors do not work (they have never worked since I got the car in 2007) then I now have a manual adjuster to use.
Thanks for your thoughts, I now think this whole process is worth a new video!
In the picture the "blanking plug" manual adjuster is on the left and the now extracted motors are on the right. I know how the motors work (switched resistor bank) so I can play with getting them going.
Martin
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Last edit: 29 Nov 2024 18:20 by mlines.
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29 Nov 2024 18:28 #258557
by Soeley
Black 2019 Jimny SZ5
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Replied by Soeley on topic Headlight load level adjuster motors
The blanking plug, being an adjuster would really throw you off !
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29 Nov 2024 19:50 #258559
by TrondK
Replied by TrondK on topic Headlight load level adjuster motors
As you have figured out you unwind the adjusting screw, then twist off the motor. The manual adjuster / blanking cap comes out / in similarly. I bought this motor, which assembled nicely.
www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=...93&supplier%5B%5D=36
www.autodoc.co.uk/spares-search?keyword=...93&supplier%5B%5D=36
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29 Nov 2024 20:04 #258560
by mlines
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Replied by mlines on topic Headlight load level adjuster motors
That's great, I will see what I can do with the originals but having a compatible new part available will help!
Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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