Xenons self levelling

[PeterCLK]

I have a problem in that my xenon self levelling unit is stuck in the "loaded" position meaning I can not see very far ahead, esp. on dip.

Not been used much in the evenings/darkness of late.

Last night it cured itself after 30 motorway miles but went back to loaded level before I reached home.

Anything I can do or is this an expensive fix?

 

[star]

Check the leveling rod is still attached to the rear anti roll bar/sensor.

 

[Naraic]

The rod is about £12. Though I fixed mine by drilling out the connector and fitting a bolt. I had to do this for the MOT and whilst the part was on order. Over a year later the temp. fix is still working.

 

[television]

As above it could be the front or rear link fallen off

 

[PeterCLK]

Just to say it is the rod which I'm told is broken because the ball joint has seized.

An easy fix, will cost me £40 fitted at Lime Tree.

 

[PeterCLK]

Had a new rod fitted and lights are back to normal except dip is a bit high.
Also, previously when I turned the headlights on they rose and fell for a couple of seconds until they established the "correct" level. The don't do this now.
Any comments?

 

[television]

They probably need setting on STAR,,,my lights stopped rising years ago and I have just left them, you can adjust them with the 2 screws if you wish

 

[AMck]

As Malcolm says they will probably need resetting using STAR. Had to have it done on my SL after front rod altered. Very simple process - park car on level surface, connect STAR and instruct lights to learn position - takes 5 minutes.