Mk1 Ph3 > Mk1 Ph1 Lights

[Rip3z]

Ok I've done this conversion BUT cannot plug the connector in - at the moment it's bodged with cable ties .

Have the mk1 ph1 lights got somewhere to plug something in?

Could I just change connectors?

Or are the ph1's purely manual?

 

[Daz]

er..?

You mean the height adjustment?

 

[Rip3z]

Oops yep sorry beam adjustment.

(At least I'm pretty sure it is, what else would the ph3 connector be for?)

 

[Daz]

You ain't gunna be able to plug that in to a Mk1 Phase1/Phase2 headlight.

 

[Rip3z]

Yep I know, hence the thread lol.

I want alternative ways of sorting out the beam adjustment.

Replace certain parts from a mk1 ph1 maybe?

Ideas?

 

[patty]

manual and far too much hassle to b honest matey

 

[Rip3z]

Lol bit late because the conversion has already taken place over a month ago.

So I still need an answer =P.

 

[patty]

im guessin ud need the whole manual adjustment workings plus the bit that fits into the dash under the steering wheel... prob wont be too expensive from a breakers

 

[Rip3z]

I'll have to take some pics 2moro when it's light, see what people think I need.

I'm sure it's not an impossible job.

Gotta get it sorted thought because of MOT.

 

[Akira2506]

Got a pic of your conversion? I like my "feminine" ph3 lights, but im interested to see this...

(valver bonnet = ph1 lights)



-Akira

 

[Rip3z]

 

[Daz]

im guessin ud need the whole manual adjustment workings plus the bit that fits into the dash under the steering wheel... prob wont be too expensive from a breakers

Yep WAY too much hassle.

MOT? Can't remember them ever checking the height adjustment - mainly because it doesn't really do much (it's useless on the Mk1, Phase1/2's anyway)! They just check the beam alignment and change it on the actual headlight.

Either way, it ain't gunna happen without a major load of hassle.. and it's just not worth it.

 

[Lunner]

Don't worry, my system has packed up

There is a manual adjustment actually on the ligts themselves, just above where the conenctor plugs in, its a white knowb type thing you turn.

All it means is you won't be able to adjust the height in car if you are towing or have a large weight in the back, but i guess that isn't gonna be happening much?

 

[Rip3z]

No, I wasn't planning to tow many heavy things with my 1.2 .

I'll take some pics and you'll have to tell me what's what Lunner .