Sharan headlight range control motor

[soup_dragon]

I noticed recently that the little dashboard thumb wheel (next to the instrument illumination level control) in my 2001 sharan only changes the range/level of one headlight (nearside). I can't decide if this is normal or not.

Does anybody know if both headlights should change? - or is it set up so that only one light ever changes?

I guess I could remove the non-moving headlight to see a motor is actually fitted - but it seemed better to ask here first.

Thanks for any help you can give.

SD.

[bora(ing) nick]

Both lamps should move as far as i'm aware....

Sounds like a dodgy motor, but check the wiring first, (Maybe use the motor from the other side ) and then if that motor works on both, you just need a new motor.



Nick

[soup_dragon]

I'll try that - thanks!

SD

[cbrpaul]

on all the cars ive had that had that feature , both lamps moved together m8 !!

[dazmac]

I have the same situation, what was you result?

[soup_dragon]

In the end I bought a new motor from the local VW garage and fitted it myself. Seemed to cure the problem although I did notice there was quite a lot of "chatter" in the movement whenever the motor was used.

[dazmac]

Was just messing with it today and noticed the motor is working fine,....if you give it a little tap. I could do with just stripping it and having a look.
How do you get the headlight out once past the 4 bolts holding it in. Does the bumper need to come off? I ran out of time today so fired it all back together.

Cheers for the info
Daz

[dazmac]

New motor fitted, Bumper in place, did not need to be removed.
Headlights both work fine.