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acande1 · May 16th, 2005, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SuperMiniOne

Hi guys,

Recently the headlamp motor on my LH lamp has ceased working. The RH unit works as normal when you turn the lights on but the LH unit sits in the rest position. I've performed a search, but there doesn't seem to be a fix other than swapping the lights out. My car is now out of warranty so I'm hoping to fix this myself if possible.

After experimenting I have managed to get it working by removing the wiring from the rear RH unit. I then turn the ignition on followed by the lights. This seems to bring the LH unit back to life and it works for a few journeys and stops working again. If I repeat the above it begins to work again.

Is there a relay for the motors that could be sticking? I've taken a look in the manual but there isn't any info.

Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers

Can you go a little more in depth into the temporary fix you found? How did you come upon the fact that removing the RH wiring harness would cause the LH motor to work? What exact sequence of events has to happen in order for the LH to start working again?

May 16th, 2005, 10:05 PM	#2
acande1 KNICE Mini from KNAUZ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SuperMiniOne Hi guys, Recently the headlamp motor on my LH lamp has ceased working. The RH unit works as normal when you turn the lights on but the LH unit sits in the rest position. I've performed a search, but there doesn't seem to be a fix other than swapping the lights out. My car is now out of warranty so I'm hoping to fix this myself if possible. After experimenting I have managed to get it working by removing the wiring from the rear RH unit. I then turn the ignition on followed by the lights. This seems to bring the LH unit back to life and it works for a few journeys and stops working again. If I repeat the above it begins to work again. Is there a relay for the motors that could be sticking? I've taken a look in the manual but there isn't any info. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Can you go a little more in depth into the temporary fix you found? How did you come upon the fact that removing the RH wiring harness would cause the LH motor to work? What exact sequence of events has to happen in order for the LH to start working again?