Norman Dog

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So says my MOT advisory, how much to sort?

Seem to be pointing too far down and not giving enough light on unlit roads.

merlin24

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Broken link arm on the headlight ?

Mick

rob84

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If the headlight levellers had issues like broken links or damaged in any way its an instant FAIL.

if its a case of the lamp level being low just adjust them assuming the warning lamp isn't illuminated and the sensors are in good order I.E not snapped or damaged

alcazar

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Apparently the Subaru design lets in water. You may find them seized.

Ian E

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Which model? Hawkeye? Have you got a warning light on dash?

Norman Dog

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Yeah, I have a Hawkeye.
No light on the dash lit.

Going to dig out the MOT for the exact wording.

Ian E

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I had the dash warning light on my Hawkeye. Replacing the front sensor sorted it (there is 1 sensor at the front and 1 at the back). I also needed a plug which are difficult to source (can't buy new as part of loom). The sensors are a lot cheaper from abroad - £280 ish each from Subaru UK, £120 ish from abroad.

Norman Dog

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Just had a look at the MOT, actual wording is 'front and rear level brackets broken '

Any ideas how much to replace of fix?

Ian E

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I've never heard of the brackets breaking. This is what they look like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SU...-/272016129170 I doubt the bracket would be available separately. It is the sensors than normally fail due to corrosion in plug.

rob84

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£236 + vat new each

They break because the ball joints seize causing the link rod to shear off

Ian E

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I didn't realise that could happen - just thown my old one away and all that mechanism was ok (I just had corrosion on the pins in the socket).

rob84

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Quite common to be honest, On service and PDi we gently lift the rubber boot back and inject a small amount of grease to keep them well lubricated.