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william john Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: penn wolverhampton Posts: 125 |
Hi, im,e off to France next month with the Landy and caravan. Just got the aa approved headlight stick on pear shaped deflectors. Can any one tell me exactly where I need to put them. Do I use the round section or the whole thing. Instruction leaflet a bit vague. Also do I need to take the log book with me or can I take a photo copy.
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13th Aug 2019 8:33 pm |
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Sidthecat Member Since: 10 Sep 2017 Location: Sarf-East London-sur-Mer Posts: 1634 |
Check out AA site for everything you need to take with you. As for headlights, I thought I'd read on here that the newer models didn't need the beam deflectors? |
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13th Aug 2019 9:06 pm |
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andyk159 Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Skegby Posts: 369 |
I've managed to upload pdf to my gallery, but as your is 2012 model lights may be different to my 2009. Andy
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13th Aug 2019 9:09 pm |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2789 |
Check your handbook. May not be required depending on headlight type. My MY14 doesn't need them, HB3 bulb type lights. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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14th Aug 2019 7:17 am |
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AiiEEX Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Norfolk way Posts: 642 |
I thought there was a lever at the base of the lights that deflects the lights for when driving on the right.
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14th Aug 2019 8:07 am |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1676 |
The 2012 SD 4 does need deflectors and you can make your own, can't remember where I got the template maybe the handbook but it came with instructions as to where to fit . 50mm adhesive tape will allow you to make a few spares, Andy's pdf is the one you need for your car it fits top left of centre on both lights, .warning it does reduce lighting especially on the right, I would consider using the fogs on the darker country roads as there is not as much traffic on the continent my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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14th Aug 2019 9:24 am |
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william john Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: penn wolverhampton Posts: 125 |
mine does need the stick on deflectors. 2012 model. headlight removed and verified. As I said I already have purchased the aa deflectors so no need to make any diy ones. It,s just where to stick them on the headlight. |
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14th Aug 2019 10:51 am |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1676 |
The fitting instructions tell you, I've used various types over the years, the instructions for them are fairly straight forward but don't try to fit them in the wet or damp and clean the headlight with alcohol or wet wipes if you want them to last the holiday never liked that type though my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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14th Aug 2019 1:58 pm |
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andyk159 Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Skegby Posts: 369 |
There is a dot on the front lens in front of each beam (dip and main). This is the alignment point.
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14th Aug 2019 4:08 pm |
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Dubz72 Member Since: 30 May 2019 Location: Poole Posts: 9 |
What tape is safe to use and stick to headlights if doing the diy version? |
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29th Aug 2019 10:14 am |
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Rebel1 Member Since: 24 May 2019 Location: Norfolk Posts: 30 |
I bought a half-metre of black Fablon (other sticky-backed plastics are available). Ten pairs were made but only one was pair was needed for a month's stay in France. The dot on the lens should be at the top right corner of each patch - not the bottom corner because it is the lower left part of the reflector that would throw light up towards oncoming traffic. |
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29th Aug 2019 11:40 am |
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LivingByTheWall Member Since: 29 Jul 2019 Location: Cumbria Posts: 9 |
Just want to make the point that up here in Cumbria where we have many Euro visitors, none of them bother with anything, nor do our Rozzers care. Just saying.. |
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29th Aug 2019 5:08 pm |
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Jimboland Member Since: 06 Dec 2015 Location: Northants Posts: 733 |
There is a lever, so there is no need for tape or stickers if you follow the handbook instructions. Of course all this could be avoided if the Frogs etc. would drive on the correct side of the road. J |
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30th Aug 2019 9:47 am |
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grumsel Member Since: 16 Nov 2016 Location: Heeze Posts: 278 |
I recently switched the xenon bulbs and did see the lever. It is inside the unit, you have to take the units out en take the rear off. |
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30th Aug 2019 10:01 am |
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