R56 Rally Light Allen bolt
#1
Rally Light Allen bolt
The Allen Bolt that keeps the driving light steady to its position not allowing it to fall down (red arrow) isn't able to twist and tighten securely in order to hold the light not to fall down. What parts must i order so i can fix it so that it will tighten again?
Last edited by genik; 12-01-2016 at 11:17 AM.
#2
I'm looking at the install instructions .... I'm looking at page 12
http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/R56_...734.1357770187
Each light should have two bolts ... and the bolts screw into the bracket ..... can't you tighten either bolt? Can the bolt(s) be removed? If the screw is bottoming out try some washers .... If the threads are stripped, I'g get a slightly smaller diameter screw and a locknut and run this THRU the bracket and tighten this way ....
http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/R56_...734.1357770187
Each light should have two bolts ... and the bolts screw into the bracket ..... can't you tighten either bolt? Can the bolt(s) be removed? If the screw is bottoming out try some washers .... If the threads are stripped, I'g get a slightly smaller diameter screw and a locknut and run this THRU the bracket and tighten this way ....
#3
Many thanks Capt_bj, im just wondering due to the fact that the car is my daily transit, suppose i do take it appart and i dont have time to fix it, will it be possible to take out the cable wires from the lamp body and remove it from the grill and drive the car around (it will look silly i know with one light) until i manage to set it up and tighten it again?
#4
see page 12 of those instructions
you should find a connector just inside the grill
disconnect here and the lights are FREE
WORST CASE ..... clip the wires ...... EASY to splice in a piece to reconnect ... if there is existing slack you might not even need a splice ... just a wire nut ... (I'd solder and use shrink tape)
Bring it by .... I'll fix this for you if you buy lunch
you should find a connector just inside the grill
disconnect here and the lights are FREE
WORST CASE ..... clip the wires ...... EASY to splice in a piece to reconnect ... if there is existing slack you might not even need a splice ... just a wire nut ... (I'd solder and use shrink tape)
Bring it by .... I'll fix this for you if you buy lunch
Last edited by Capt_bj; 12-02-2016 at 03:46 PM.