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Technical => 932 Series (156, GTV, Spider, 147, GT, and 166) => Topic started by: Ando on May 21, 2017, 12:28:59 PM

Title: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Ando on May 21, 2017, 12:28:59 PM

I am chasing some info on replacement headlight units.

Would anyone know where I can obtain them from?

or, anyone who can assist with advice on replacing the lenses.

Thanks
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: bonno on May 21, 2017, 12:33:42 PM
Hi Ando
Refer to your regional club sponsors, they should be able to assist/supply or try sites such as e-bay and gumtree.
bonno 
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: bonno on May 21, 2017, 03:27:02 PM
Hi Ando
If you do not have  any luck with a second hand unit, you can buy a new unit O/S  on line at the following link https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/spares-search.html?keyword=headlight&maker_id=2&model_id=4735&car_id=17121.
cheers
bonno
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Smaan on May 21, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
By Lens, do you mean the polycarbonate headlamp cover, or the circular lens immediately in front of the xenon globe ?
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Ando on May 21, 2017, 10:32:19 PM
Quote from: Smaan on May 21, 2017, 09:39:00 PM
By Lens, do you mean the polycarbonate headlamp cover, or the circular lens immediately in front of the xenon globe ?
The headlight cover


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Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Smaan on May 21, 2017, 10:54:19 PM
I managed to pop the headlight cover out of the unit.  One of mine had a leak in it which took out the control box.  With the cover off I was able to clean the inside pretty well with some alcohol.  Then used the Turtle wax product for outside restoration.  Much cheaper than getting a used one from a wrecker.
Sealed it back up and it looks like new.
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Craig_m67 on May 21, 2017, 11:10:00 PM
What's wrong with your original; is it cracked, or just need polishing and sealing?
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: Ando on May 22, 2017, 08:37:00 AM
Both lights have numerous small cracks in the polycarbonate cover.
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: MarkP on November 07, 2018, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: Smaan on May 21, 2017, 10:54:19 PM
I managed to pop the headlight cover out of the unit.  One of mine had a leak in it which took out the control box.  With the cover off I was able to clean the inside pretty well with some alcohol.  Then used the Turtle wax product for outside restoration.  Much cheaper than getting a used one from a wrecker.
Sealed it back up and it looks like new.
Was it hard to take the headlight cover off the unit? Mine is all dirty inside.
Title: Re: 147 GTA xenon headlights
Post by: bazzbazz on November 07, 2018, 11:12:57 PM
The headlight assemblies are usually a sealed unit. You need to use a thin blade and cut along the silicone sealant several times and then CAREFULLY pop them apart with a suitable tool. Once cleaned then re-glue them with black silicone sealant. Leave tightly taped together overnight to allow the sealant to cure fully.