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Old 12-01-2016, 11:06 AM
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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?
 
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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 ....
 
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Old 12-01-2016, 09:26 PM
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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?
 
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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
 

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Old 12-03-2016, 08:36 AM
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Ok i get what you mean Capt_bj!
 




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