Headlights

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Andyp26
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Currently Drives:: Mk2 Mégane 1.6 16v

Headlights

Postby Andyp26 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:13 pm

So I brought my Mégane and last night ( first time I've had to drive it at night) I noticed that my passenger side light was facing down and the driver's side was okay. I'm new to Renault after my Citroen C2 finally died. Any help would be greatly appreciated :-P

Phil and Liz
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Location: Lanark

Re: Headlights

Postby Phil and Liz » Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:40 pm

Had a similar problem on my 08 megane, these headlights are adjusted by motor from a switch on the dash. What had happened with mine was the link to the motor had come off and you could hear the motor constantly running when the ignition was on. Lift the bonnet and listen for a motor running when the engine is on.

I ended up buying another headlamp off ebay, think it was about £15 or £20 (wife had complained about the lights for years, soon as I started using it in winter and i did something about it) Changingit is not too bad, remove front bumper and the headlamp is secured by two bolts that are hiddenunder the headlight, 1/4 or 3/8 long extension, think the size is 10 or 12mm. Still have my old headlamp, can cut it open to have a look for you.
Phil and Liz Jackson
Lanark

Andyp26
Posts: 8
Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:23 pm
Currently Drives:: Mk2 Mégane 1.6 16v

Re: Headlights

Postby Andyp26 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:23 pm

Both move up and down with the switch on the dash just the passenger side is to , I was thinking about a new headlamp. It seems like the easiest solution. I'll have a browse on eBay and see What I can find.
Thanks for your reply :grin

scooper1000
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Currently Drives:: 2006 Renault megane 1.5 DCi Maxim

Re: Headlights

Postby scooper1000 » Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:47 pm

Hi it could just be the bulb not installed correctly they are notorious for the difficulty in installing correctly....check before buying anything...i had to remove the headlights to install properly...with that in mind take this time to replace the lot....good luck

Andyp26
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Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:23 pm
Currently Drives:: Mk2 Mégane 1.6 16v

Re: Headlights

Postby Andyp26 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 11:01 am

Yeah I've spoke to someone today who said he'll have a look and make sure the bulbs are in correctly, he has had the same same problem before so hopefully it will sort it.

Andyp26
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Joined: Sun Aug 12, 2018 10:23 pm
Currently Drives:: Mk2 Mégane 1.6 16v

Re: Headlights

Postby Andyp26 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 7:35 pm

Turns out it was the bulbs in the wrong position. Bit of jiggling about and finally got them in. Thanks for all the help guys , much appreciated :-) :-P


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