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Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:42 pm
by Jon_J
Whilst fitting my Coilovers recently I decided it would make sense to get the Headlight Level Sensor out the way so as not to break it. I unclipped the the part attached to the lower arm and the metal clip thing disintegrated into rusty dust.

This bit:

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I had a quick look and I don't seem to be able to buy just the clip, you have to get the whole sensor at £180 odd quid.

Anyone else had this and done anything different?

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 6:04 am
by bennn
I think it's either new part or bodge it with cable ties.

Are you sure you can't just buy the rod with the clip on it?

Had the same issue with my old M3 and BMW sold me a rod & clip for about £35.

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 6:46 am
by GaryA
Hi Jon
Did you have any luck sorting an alternative ? I'm being told I need 2 as they are currently tie wrapped lol

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:39 pm
by Jon_J
bennn wrote:I think it's either new part or bodge it with cable ties.

Are you sure you can't just buy the rod with the clip on it?

Had the same issue with my old M3 and BMW sold me a rod & clip for about £35.
I can’t see it listed as a part?


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Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:39 pm
by Jon_J
GaryA wrote:Hi Jon
Did you have any luck sorting an alternative ? I'm being told I need 2 as they are currently tie wrapped lol
Nope no luck so far!


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Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:42 pm
by bennn
Jon_J wrote:
Tue Jun 26, 2018 4:39 pm
bennn wrote:I think it's either new part or bodge it with cable ties.

Are you sure you can't just buy the rod with the clip on it?

Had the same issue with my old M3 and BMW sold me a rod & clip for about £35.
I can’t see it listed as a part?


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No I can't either looking at realoem - poor form on Audi's part IMO.

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:24 pm
by RS4JAY
Any updates on this gents. Has just happened to mine, not had a chance to get the wheel off for a look yet though.

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:45 am
by Jon_J
RS4JAY wrote:Any updates on this gents. Has just happened to mine, not had a chance to get the wheel off for a look yet though.
No

I ended up cable tying it to the arms in the end.


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Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:48 am
by RS4JAY
Jon_J wrote:
Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:45 am
RS4JAY wrote:Any updates on this gents. Has just happened to mine, not had a chance to get the wheel off for a look yet though.
No

I ended up cable tying it to the arms in the end.


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Was your fault intermittent mate?

Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:13 pm
by Jon_J
RS4JAY wrote:
Jon_J wrote:
Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:45 am
RS4JAY wrote:Any updates on this gents. Has just happened to mine, not had a chance to get the wheel off for a look yet though.
No

I ended up cable tying it to the arms in the end.


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Was your fault intermittent mate?
Didn’t have a fault. I removed the switch to change the arm. It broke when I took it off.


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Re: Front Headlight Level Sensor

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:55 am
by RS4JAY
Jon_J wrote:
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:13 pm
RS4JAY wrote:
Jon_J wrote:
Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:45 am


No

I ended up cable tying it to the arms in the end.


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Was your fault intermittent mate?
Didn’t have a fault. I removed the switch to change the arm. It broke when I took it off.


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I’ve bought a new arm and sensor. Will fit this afternoon. Hopefully that will fix it.