Looking for head lamp leveling control
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Looking for head lamp leveling control
Hi everybody,
i am looking for the control units which is used for head lamp leveling, only the hydraulic unit located in the console.
If anyone has this part and is willing to send to Germany, please let my know.
Stephan
i am looking for the control units which is used for head lamp leveling, only the hydraulic unit located in the console.
If anyone has this part and is willing to send to Germany, please let my know.
Stephan
Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
Didn’t think it was ever fitted to uk 480’s?
Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
It wasn't, so hopefully some of our Mainland Europe friends can help...
David
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
What does it actually do?
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Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
It was fitted for German cars only, it is a thick fluid which pushes the lamps into position. As it was clearly an afterthought (or rather an "oh shit" moment because it is a unique requirement for Germany), it wasn't well thought-out and will eventually break.
German forums have a solution, I think it was a Mk3 Ford Fiesta electric headlamp adjuster which fitted. But as was already said, the system is completely unknown outside Germany!
Edit: Found a complete kit online! https://lwr-shop.de/umbaukits/volvo-480-lwr/
German forums have a solution, I think it was a Mk3 Ford Fiesta electric headlamp adjuster which fitted. But as was already said, the system is completely unknown outside Germany!
Edit: Found a complete kit online! https://lwr-shop.de/umbaukits/volvo-480-lwr/
Robert.
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Present cars: 1994 Volvo 480 GT 2.0i, 1999 Volvo S70 2.5 Europa, 2010 Volvo V70 2.0F Momentum
Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
Ok so its a hydraulic system as opposed to an electric system that we have, did it need to be more complicated?
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: Looking for head lamp leveling control
Hi Guys,
just bought the electrical kit, its is tricky enough to make it fit. Unfortunately headlamp leveling is required by German regulations, this is one of the reasons my car has not seen a road for years. You won't get the MOT or TÜV without this shit.
I gave up to fix this this rotten plastic, it won't work.
Thanks for your replies.
just bought the electrical kit, its is tricky enough to make it fit. Unfortunately headlamp leveling is required by German regulations, this is one of the reasons my car has not seen a road for years. You won't get the MOT or TÜV without this shit.
I gave up to fix this this rotten plastic, it won't work.
Thanks for your replies.