I don't think anyone has had any success in prising apart the D4 light clusters ... so good luck with the trail blazing
I thought someone posted on here they had ? I was briefly inspired to look at taking mine apart to remove the remnants of the exploding H7s but decided it was too much faffing about.
3rd May 2018 11:44 am
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Good call M3! Might just do that for now. I have actually got a piece of tape on the dash to keep the flashing light from my eyeline!
Hopefully got a second hand unit sourced, just awaiting a confirmation photo.
3rd May 2018 12:20 pm
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Gareth wrote:
Don’t be silly Del! There’s no chellenge in that!
True, way too easy!! You could just take the indicator bulb out though.
3rd May 2018 12:24 pm
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3rd May 2018 1:37 pm
Narpy
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Gareth wrote:
I just tried swapping the headlamps over. The fault code moves with the headlamp.
That proves it's the light unit then.
Last chance saloon: Have you tried removing all bulbs to make sure a dead short within one bulb isn't causing the thing to gimp out?
If that doesn't work, bend over and grip something solid, your wallet is about to be rectally removed. Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
3rd May 2018 2:32 pm
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Gareth wrote:
I knew you’d like my fiendish plan.
3rd May 2018 3:06 pm
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All bulbs ok and working as they should, even the HBA is working as well as it normally does. Cornering halogens come on as they should.
The only thing that is not working is the self levelling and steering movement of the AFS Xenon. I could live with this, but it’s the annoying flashing warning light!
£580 including vat from Dan, so will keep the piece of tape on the dash whilst I save up, and work on my buttock clenching reflex !!
Had a few secondhand options, but all are either non AFS, or not actually available.
There are pattern parts but still expensive and nobody seems to be able to say they are actually any good. My car has wanted for nothing over its life, so best stick to genuine parts I think.
3rd May 2018 5:51 pm
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HBA = ???
3rd May 2018 5:56 pm
darrind
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I have a pair of AFS Xenon D4 Headlights I will be listing soon as i'm putting later style lights on mine - collecting Monday so will be ready shortly if you are still interested when im sortedMust stop buying shiny toys....
2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
3rd May 2018 5:58 pm
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Ah, makes sense. It’s been a long & stressful day and brain isn’t firing on all cylinders.
3rd May 2018 6:04 pm
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Darrind, pm me if you want. I presume you will be wanting to shift as a pair, which may be too rich for me!
Anyone need a left hand headlamp?
3rd May 2018 6:28 pm
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Broken wire found! Also a couple of melted wires in there. The plastic reinforcer that guides the wires around the end of the chassis was the cause. Zip ties cut into the wires.
All fixed now with new wires patched in and looser zip ties fitted.
Thanks to Dan at Duckworths for all the help, much appreciated.
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... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
