Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
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| Non-adaptiv Xenon re-adjusts when using Full Beam... Why? |
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Good evening everyone,
I have got the following technical question: When my Xenon's are switched on and I use the Full Beam, it seems that the left-side Xenon re-adjusts up and then stays there for a little while (shining in people's faces  ) until it 'decides' to re-adjust again.
I know that they automatically adjust when having heavy loads, etc., but why would they (or only one!) adjust when using full beam? And why wouldn't it go back down immediately after then.....?
I hope someone of you might know something or experiences the same.
Thanks guys... Have a nice evening!
Peter
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 16th Jan 2011 6:21 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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shutter on the xenon sticking ....next time it sticks on high ..give the lamp a thud and see if it drops back G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2011 6:23 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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A 'thud'...? I'm German...nedd some help  Haha, thanks!!!
And once I gave it that thud, will it be okay or something need replacing?
Thanks,
Peter
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| 16th Jan 2011 6:27 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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tap the headlight then .
Giving it a thud / tap / bang whatever ...will at least prove its mechanical . Unfortunatly i dont belive there is a quick fix other than swapping the whole light unit ....not cheap G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2011 6:35 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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Thanks for that!
You were right, it's a mechnical error and even the slightest of touches (snipping finger nail against it) re-adjusts it...mmmhhh... Anyone any idea what can be done apart from changing the whole unit please?
Thanks everyone,
Peter
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| 16th Jan 2011 6:56 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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if its out of warranty ...i would be taking the light unit out and spraying some wd40 on the moving parts of the shutter...you have nout to loose G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2011 7:41 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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Good point, thanks a lot!
All - Are there any other valid suggestions? Let me know please...
Thanks!
Peter
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| 16th Jan 2011 7:43 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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Lots of unnecessary quotes removed
I can't tell if it's Xenon... Can you tell?
Cheers,
Peter
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| 16th Jan 2011 7:49 pm |
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wiggs
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It ain't out of an 57... Look at the date on the part number  G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2011 7:59 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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wiggs wrote:It ain't out of an 07 ... Look at the date on the part number
Does that cause any issue?
P
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| 16th Jan 2011 8:00 pm |
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wiggs
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No .. Just saying ..he may of used a photo from somwere else
Check the part number on yours to be sure G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 16th Jan 2011 8:03 pm |
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Schriewi
Member Since: 28 Oct 2010
Location: Liverpool/ Sheffield
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wiggs wrote:No .. Just saying ..he may of used a photo from somwere else
Check the part number on yours to be sure
Haha, no worries... Didn't win it anyway, it went for £67 and with this doubt (it being different year than described) I am not too upset...will try the WD40 first and then see if I buy again...
Any other suggestions in the meantime?
Thanks guys,
Peter
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| 16th Jan 2011 8:05 pm |
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