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DiscoClax
4th May 2019, 09:51 AM
My left hand HID sometimes (often) sticks in the high beam position. Hit a bump or get out and give the headlight a thump and it drops back to low beam. Cycling it a few times usually drops it, but not great for oncoming traffic... Car spent the first decade of its life in the big city so I suspect the High beams weren't used much or at all.
Does anyone know if there's a quick/easy/ cheap fix? Can they be lubed or freed up? Mine are the non adaptive(cornering) if that makes a difference. I suspect the basic gubbins are the same as D3/4.

DiscoClax
10th May 2019, 04:23 PM
* bump *

DiscoJeffster
12th May 2019, 08:29 AM
I’ve never heard of the issue and that might be the same for most which might explain why no one is chiming in?

LRD414
12th May 2019, 11:08 AM
It's a known issue. I can't find the AULRO thread but this Disco3 thread should help.
It's a fiddly fix that requires access inside the light housing.

DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - sticky headlight probably solved (https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/sticky-headlight-probably-solved-73791.html)

Cheers,
Scott

DiscoJeffster
12th May 2019, 11:34 AM
Well there you go [emoji106]

DiscoClax
12th May 2019, 05:29 PM
Thanks Scott. Great find. I didn't think of checking out the UK forums, but somehow knew someone on here would be able to help :) I'll fire up the laptop a bit later and see if the pictures are visible (they are not on my phone). Even if not the description should be enough to follow. Looks (sounds) like a much better option than replacing the lamp unit...