David.WE.Roberts wrote:
On Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:55:09 +0000, Bob Minchin wrote:

Mathew Newton wrote:
On Friday, March 1, 2013 11:53:09 AM UTC, David.WE.Roberts wrote:

I have the Haynes manual on order from the library.

A Haynes manual is unlikely to go into the detail of changing a
headlamp motor as the 'official' repair is usually by replacement of
the whole lamp.

In the mean time has anyone done this job?

No, but I've seen plenty of headlamp motors and they've been built in
to the headlamp. However, they've all been replaceable too by virtue of
how they're constructed but I don't know if you can buy replacement
motors new - you might need to weigh up looking for a motor from a
smashed lamp or just replacing the whole affair from a scrappy or eBay.

I am assuming the motor has failed and this is not just a wiring
fault.

I'd wait until you dismantle the thing before assuming that. It could
equally be the motor, wiring or position feedback mechanism.

Mathew

I assume they will be the same as my Cmax?
I have a spare set of LHD headlights I swap when driving abroad and I've
just had a look at them.
One screw (torx and slot combination head) and disengage 4 plastic tabs
to remove headlight from the car and then prise off the electrical
connector.
Remove the rear cover as if changing a bulb. Four more plastic tabs
Motor is in between the bulbs. Turn firmly about 60 degrees and release
the motor. Slide out the ball head from the socket that moves the lamp
assy. Motor has a 3 wire connector.
I'm not sure that there is any feedback on these lights as they are not
auto levelling, just a simple up and down dash control.

hth

Bob

Thanks to you both.

{Bob} Looks as though there are two standard type bolts holding the light
in, one hex head with inset posi/philips screw driver slots which screws
into the wing, and a hex head nut which screws into the front cross brace
plus I may have to remove the plastic front grille to get the unit out
(hope not but it looks straightforward).

Main thing is that it looks as though the two bolts I can see are the two
bolts I need to remove.

I can source a replacement from a breaker for around £35 or less including
delivery.
[I used http://www.breakeryard.com/ which finds breakers then tries to
get you to ring the breaker via an expensive 0701 number to pay for the
service. One helpful breaker rang me and gave me his normal land line
number. Unfortunately, one of the more expensive ones - £35 including VAT
and delivery. However I now have guide pricing. I would prefer a local
breaker if possible.]

Useful to have it confirmed that everything is all in the one unit - I was
reluctant to start tearing stuff apart without guidance because IMHO
usually BAD THINGStm happen when I do that.

{Mathew} I'm pretty sure it is the motor or the wiring - had someone work
the roller switch in the car and I could hear the near side motor moving
the lamp but no sound from the offside.
I will take out and investigate before ordering a part.

Cheers

Dave R

I've just check my son's 56 plate focus and it is virtually identical to
my 54 plate Cmax. One screw and possibly only 2 plastic tabs.

Maybe your focus is an earlier model?

Still could be a wiring fault though. Maybe plug the working light/motor
into the plug on the defective side before spending on a motor.

Bob