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Old 29 April 2014, 12:07 PM
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Question 2008 STi - please help identify this component

Under the vehicle the other day (only had a month), and noticed this component, (best described as small control arm) it's about 8cm long has a ball and socket connection on both ends, one end connects to the NS rear main member carrying the wheel/hub etc, the other end connects to a bracket just behing the exhaust silencer, this bracket moves, but only pivots on a bolt, so only in one plane of direction.
The broken component looks like a small track control arm you would find on the front suspension area, it has clearly been busted for some time, (sheared off by the top knuckle),
So questions:
What is it?
Whats it called so I can get another?
Where to get another from ? (Hampshire)
What does it do?

I cant find a picture on the web anywhere, I took one but it is so cramped in there it's not very helpful.

Thanks

Ian..
Old 29 April 2014, 08:30 PM
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Sounds like level sensor for headlamps
Old 29 April 2014, 11:01 PM
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as gambit said sounds like a headlight level. very common for those balljoints to seize and break.
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Ahhh ! that would account for the wiring connection on the other side of the bracket ! (wondered what that could be for)

Perfect guys - thanks

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