Headlights 450SE

[Redcar]

Anybody know what the headlights on a 450SE are from, there oblong not round, seem to think I read or heard somewhere there off an American truck. Any points would be helpful.

[jmorgan]

Allegro? (the shame)


Edited to add, Metro came up in a quick search.

>> Edited by jmorgan on Thursday 9th June 16:13

[redcar]

jmorgan said:

Allegro? (the shame) Edited to add, Metro came up in a quick search. >> Edited by jmorgan on Thursday 9th June 16:13

Quick search where.

[jmorgan]

Ah, on here. Search in the Wedge forum using key words like "400" and "headlight" etc.

Its from one of the drop down menus up the top.

[gsx600]

Not sure what they are from, but mine (square type)are sealed units so if the bulb goes will need to source some that have replacable bulbs

Probably find them at a Lucas dealer ?

Not sure what you suposed to do when you go abroad, as I have spare bulbs but they would be pretty useless !

>> Edited by gsx600 on Thursday 9th June 20:21

[The colonel]

gsx600 said:

mine (square type)are sealed units so if the bulb goes will need to source some that have replacable bulbs

oh - my square type headlamps are Cibie with replacable bulbs.
Uses the headlamp bulbs as dimdips when bumber mounted sidelights are on. The sidelight bulbholders in the Cibie units are fitted as blanks

Is that your set up Martin?

I must say, for tichy little square lamps the illumination they give on dip is excellent and full beam with the driving lights, superb.

[leorest]

The colonel said:

I must say, for tichy little square lamps the illumination they give on dip is excellent and full beam with the driving lights, superb.

That's My experience of Cibie lens design too
L

[Redcar]

The colonel said:

gsx600 said: mine (square type)are sealed units so if the bulb goes will need to source some that have replacable bulbs oh - my square type headlamps are Cibie with replacable bulbs. Uses the headlamp bulbs as dimdips when bumber mounted sidelights are on. The sidelight bulbholders in the Cibie units are fitted as blanks Is that your set up Martin? I must say, for tichy little square lamps the illumination they give on dip is excellent and full beam with the driving lights, superb.

Dont know yet taking them out tomorrow, will advise then

Martin

[KJR]

leorest said:

The colonel said: I must say, for tichy little square lamps the illumination they give on dip is excellent and full beam with the driving lights, superb. That's My experience of Cibie lens design too L

Well all I can say is that one of us needs to get our eyes tested as the lights on my 400se are usless. So much so that I almost never take it out in the dark.

Local garage commented on this the first time I took it in for an MOT.

Kenneth.

[redcar]

The colonel said:

gsx600 said: mine (square type)are sealed units so if the bulb goes will need to source some that have replacable bulbs oh - my square type headlamps are Cibie with replacable bulbs. Uses the headlamp bulbs as dimdips when bumber mounted sidelights are on. The sidelight bulbholders in the Cibie units are fitted as blanks Is that your set up Martin? I must say, for tichy little square lamps the illumination they give on dip is excellent and full beam with the driving lights, superb.

Yes. Mine are the same as yours, just got to identify model number, just replaced side light/indicator assembles on both side, they are Peugeot 505 in case anyone needs to know, just got to source the black rubberised mastic now.

[waynester]

redcar said:

they are Peugeot 505 in case anyone needs to know, just got to source the black rubberised mastic now.

Thanks Martin..didn't know that.

My indicator/side light lens units sit at an angle in the bodywork...not straight?? with mastic around the edges!
It's one of my 'to do' jobs. Do you know how are they fixed in placed? Bracket of some description?

[redcar]

waynester said:

redcar said: they are Peugeot 505 in case anyone needs to know, just got to source the black rubberised mastic now. Thanks Martin..didn't know that. My indicator/side light lens units sit at an angle in the bodywork...not straight?? with mastic around the edges! It's one of my 'to do' jobs. Do you know how are they fixed in placed? Bracket of some description?

Hi Wayne.
The light assembly is held in by mastic only no fixings, if you remove the headlamp, not the pod, you can disconnect the indicator bulb holder, then carefully cut the mastic, push the knife in deep, when cut push assembly from the back and it will pop out. Be careful as the side light wiring cannot be disconnected until the assembly is out, so on mine, if the side light bulb ever goes I have to remove the whole assembly.Each assemble is around £27.00

See you soon

Martin

[streaky]

KJR said:

Well all I can say is that one of us needs to get our eyes tested as the lights on my 400se are usless. So much so that I almost never take it out in the dark.

As Blaster Bates said, "Wait while the bit of wire warms up!" - Streaky

[The colonel]

streaky said:

KJR said: Well all I can say is that one of us needs to get our eyes tested as the lights on my 400se are usless. So much so that I almost never take it out in the dark. As Blaster Bates said, "Wait while the bit of wire warms up!" - Streaky

good one Streaky