Switching xenons for driving abroad

[BirdDog]

Hi all,

Does anyone know how to deflect/alter/reset the xenon beams for driving abroad? It could be done for the MK1 Leon apparently, using a switch on the lamp housing although this involved a bumper removal!

I travel to France regularly and would love to avoid a trip to the stealer each time. So far, I've not been bothering to deflect them but I'm starting to develop a conscience!

Thanks, Dave.

 

[DanGB]

Im sure the mk1 never has xenons!

 

[BirdDog]

I did wonder that when I read the info!

 

[justlivyalife]

I know on BINIs there is just a flick switch on the Xenon housing - something similar on the Leon surely.

 

[BirdDog]

Any workshop / dealer type bods on here know for sure? I can't seem to find anything that looks like it might change the beam.

 

[johnvx220]

I know on BINIs there is just a flick switch on the Xenon housing - something similar on the Leon surely.

So I can adjust the headlight on the MK2 by sliding a lever at the rear of the headlight bulbs?. Only ask as I am to go to France in 7 days time and havent even read the handbook yet. JOHN

 

[BirdDog]

Would anyone with VAG COM mind checking this for me to see if it works with the Leon?

I have just been to the stealer who were (predictably) less than helpful. They said they can't be altered because the right and left hand versions are different units altogether. I find this very hard to believe.

They did then produce a photocopied manual (different to mine - pages 179 and 180 - that only show conventional headlight conversion) that show measurements for placing stickers over the bi-xenon lights. However doesn't seem to give a satisfactory result either! And surely the automatic levelling system would quickly render the stickers useless anyway?!

Dave

P.S. I couldn't find the lever (took the back covers off) that is detailed on the internet for mkv golfs, audis and skodas. Surely Seat xenons are the same though?!

 

[BirdDog]

No takers?!

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

It would be very usefull to see what comes of this as im living in germany and have a uk cupra with xenon adaptives, i need lhd lights over there by law but the lhd units are bloody expensive! :'(

 

[flakmunky]

The GTI has a lever that you move - but from what I have read there isn't one on the Leon.

 

[mister.c.]

Dan is right - Xenons never an option on the MK1

I imagine you'll need VAG.com to change it, or visit that stealer. I don't know for the Leon but I know that is what is required for the Audi A3 and there does seem to be family consistency in a number of areas of the VW empire.

A3 Guide here
http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/showthread.php?t=53068