Felicia headlights and mot failure

3wheelskoda · 16-08-2004, 08:52

It appears that Felicias suffer a problem with the headlight aligment, eg it goes off and cannot be fixed. I'm told by Skoda dealer there's a kit available (at hideous price to put this right) or they can be fixed permenantly in place.
Is this true if so any suggestions on cheap diy method?
cheers

RobClubley · 16-08-2004, 09:03

Surely this would be classed as a design fault and should be fixed for free??

Or am I just being naive?

**JaneC** · 16-08-2004, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

Surely this would be classed as a design fault and should be fixed for free??

Worth a try I suppose, but I doubt it

3wheelskoda · 17-08-2004, 10:00

No joy,

still run out of time have to fork out money to get thing through mot. Will advise on what the 'trick' actually is in case anyone else has an old a car as me.

LXI · 17-08-2004, 10:18

Had same problem on my previous car '95 Felicia LXI, my Skoda Dealers just aligned the headlamps but disabled the switch inside the car. Passed MOT no problems, and although I could have paid to have them fixed on a 9 year old car, the outlay was too much!

big k · 17-08-2004, 21:01

remove the remote adjuster out on h/light and unscrew the pin to adjust up

3wheelskoda · 18-08-2004, 11:46

Cheers for advice

jet engines available ex stock from Rolls Royce derby, will see if I can fit one in back of car on my next visit there...

cheers

Mardler · 12-08-2006, 19:33

There is no adjustment pin that I can see & it seems that the entire unit is integrated. What EXACTLY are you guys talking about? I agree with previous post - it's a design fault and should be fixed for free.

Lummox · 12-08-2006, 19:40

Remove the adjuster unit from the back of the headlight.

The rod that goes into the headlight and connects to the bottom of the reflector has a phillips screw end on it. Wind this out, it wil lengthen. Refit the motor and it will have raised the headlamp giving you some more adjustment on the regular adjuster.

16-08-2004, 08:52	#1
3wheelskoda Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Felicia headlights and mot failure It appears that Felicias suffer a problem with the headlight aligment, eg it goes off and cannot be fixed. I'm told by Skoda dealer there's a kit available (at hideous price to put this right) or they can be fixed permenantly in place. Is this true if so any suggestions on cheap diy method? cheers

16-08-2004, 09:03	#2
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,559 Thanks: 100 Thanked 132 Times in 106 Posts	Surely this would be classed as a design fault and should be fixed for free?? Or am I just being naive? __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

17-08-2004, 10:00	#4
3wheelskoda Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Once the laughing stopped.... No joy, still run out of time have to fork out money to get thing through mot. Will advise on what the 'trick' actually is in case anyone else has an old a car as me.

17-08-2004, 10:18	#5
LXI Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dr Evil's Swivel Chair! Posts: 414 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had same problem on my previous car '95 Felicia LXI, my Skoda Dealers just aligned the headlamps but disabled the switch inside the car. Passed MOT no problems, and although I could have paid to have them fixed on a 9 year old car, the outlay was too much! __________________ Mr Flibble is VERY cross!!!

17-08-2004, 21:01	#6
big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	remove the remote adjuster out on h/light and unscrew the pin to adjust up __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

18-08-2004, 11:46	#7
3wheelskoda Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Suffolk Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for advice... Cheers for advice jet engines available ex stock from Rolls Royce derby, will see if I can fit one in back of car on my next visit there... cheers

12-08-2006, 19:33	#8
Mardler Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Felicia headlights and mot failure There is no adjustment pin that I can see & it seems that the entire unit is integrated. What EXACTLY are you guys talking about? I agree with previous post - it's a design fault and should be fixed for free.

12-08-2006, 19:40	#9
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Felicia headlights and mot failure Remove the adjuster unit from the back of the headlight. The rod that goes into the headlight and connects to the bottom of the reflector has a phillips screw end on it. Wind this out, it wil lengthen. Refit the motor and it will have raised the headlamp giving you some more adjustment on the regular adjuster. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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