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MVS



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Headlamp removal catch rod broken 08MY ?Available as a spare

As per title;

The end of the rod that pulls the lower release catch on one of my headlight units (08MY car) has fractured near the end due to age and the cold weather. I suppose I shouldn't tried replacing the bulb when it's -2 degrees outside Embarassed

Does anyone know if you can buy just the plastic rod bit?? or do you have to buy a full headlamp unit?? Rolling Eyes

Alternatively has anyone got a cracked or kn@ckered headlight unit with a good rod they are willing to sell for a small fee?

TIA
Mike
Post #123186 10th Dec 2011 4:43 pm
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chicken george



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someone, althasen? mentioned buying new rods,, quite reasonable price I think At work
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Hi MVS

I did the same last winter Evil or Very Mad , and yes you can get them as spares, and believe it or not shouldn't cost you more than a couple of quid. Just pop in to your local official LR parts department, got mine the next day from ordering.
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MVS



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Marvelous...thanks chaps Thumbs Up . I thought I was going to be held to ransom by LR for a new unit

Phew Wink
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I was of that very same opinion and when the parts guy told me how much i ordered 2 of them Laughing just in case
Post #123199 10th Dec 2011 5:02 pm
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chicken george wrote:
someone, althasen? mentioned buying new rods,, quite reasonable price I think



Part Number: LR001547 GBP£1.50 each inc vat - if you have a good supplier
Post #123204 10th Dec 2011 5:27 pm
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MVS



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Many thanks. I think I will splash out on 2 Laughing
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MVS wrote:
Many thanks. I think I will splash out on 2 Laughing


The recession hasn't hit hard yet then?

I broke one of mine a while back and just replaced the one. Poke it, Poke it, make it do it again!!

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MVS



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russben wrote:
MVS wrote:
Many thanks. I think I will splash out on 2 Laughing


The recession hasn't hit hard yet then?

I broke one of mine a while back and just replaced the one.


Maybe I should clarify something.. I broke one a while ago and lashed it up with dental floss as a temp fix to allow me to pull the thing. The second one of the same vintage broke at the weekend. Hence really I thought splashing out on 2 was really necessary.

Also I am selling this car to a friend and I don't want him moaning at me Laughing
Post #123504 13th Dec 2011 9:59 pm
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blacklr



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Had the same issue but hook up the headlight without the catch.
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Dental floss is ingenious Thumbs Up
There's not many who would replace something so small before selling, even to a friend. It's good to know there are still some honest people out there.

It's always worth having a spare ready anyway as they are a bit flimsy. Poke it, Poke it, make it do it again!!

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