TX1/2/4 Headlamp bulb replacing.

Lemmo · **Posted:** Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:21 pm

I have replaced that nasty little spring clip that holds in the bulb with a cap that screws onto the lugs on the headlamp to hold in the bulb.The cap (LTI Geniune part)costs about £1.30 each. Now it's a lot easier and quicker to replace headlamp bulbs.

taxitone · **Posted:** Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:56 pm

so how is the bulb held in place if you dont use the metal clip

Lemmo · **Posted:** Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:45 pm

You put in the bulb like normal,and instead of fitting the spring clip you put the cap on and turn it anti clockwise.It fits onto the lugs that the spring clip locks on to and has the spacer on it to keep the bulb tight. Very easy to fit.

skippy41 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:40 pm

GBC, will be pleased, Not :lol:

http://taxi-driver.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10204

GBC · **Posted:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:07 am

Lemmo wrote:

I have replaced that nasty little spring clip that holds in the bulb with a cap that screws onto the lugs on the headlamp to hold in the bulb.The cap (LTI Geniune part)costs about £1.30 each. Now it's a lot easier and quicker to replace headlamp bulbs.

It was thanks to that wonderful new 'cap' that I now have a new N/S Headlamp. :sad:

I'll stick to the clips.

captain cab · **Posted:** Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:11 am

[quote="GBC"] thanks to that wonderful new 'cap' quote]

Yes, I'm a new man :wink:

CC

devilhunter · **Joined:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:44 pm **Posts:** 92

Are these available from LTI ?

Do you have a photo of the part ?

Lemmo · **Posted:** Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:04 pm

I got them from my lti service agent,they are geniune lti parts.

devilhunter · **Joined:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:44 pm **Posts:** 92

I finally got the clips. Very cheap and works a treat.

taxitone · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 2:01 am

hi gbc...
did you by any chance break the little silver lugs on the rear of the headlamp unit that the spring or cap fits behind?

GBC · **Posted:** Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:00 pm

taxitone wrote:

hi gbc...
did you by any chance break the little silver lugs on the rear of the headlamp unit that the spring or cap fits behind?

No, I pushed the whole light reflector unit into the front clear plastic lens, snapping the fittings as I went.

I don't know my own strength. :wink:

devilhunter · **Joined:** Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:44 pm **Posts:** 92

GBC wrote:

taxitone wrote:

hi gbc...
did you by any chance break the little silver lugs on the rear of the headlamp unit that the spring or cap fits behind?

No, I pushed the whole light reflector unit into the front clear plastic lens, snapping the fittings as I went.

I don't know my own strength. :wink:

That does not usually snap anything - all that happens is the inner lamp is coming away from the electric headlight adjuster.
All you do is twist the small motor of its mounting at the rear of the lamp unit, rehook the white ball fitting and twist the motor back in place.
Takes 5 minutes but unless you know exactly what is wrong it will seem like its broken.
Without the motor and its holding rod, the inner lamp is very loose.
Very common on TX1 and TX2 if you apply to much pressure to the inner lamp when trying to fix that stupip clip in place.

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