Please make a video of it and upload it so we know what we're talking about. It's very hard to tell what it is at this point, so we're all guessing. 
Technical JTD making a noise after turning off
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Technical JTD making a noise after turning off
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Please make a video of it and upload it so we know what we're talking about. It's very hard to tell what it is at this point, so we're all guessing.
I tried recording the audio yesterday but my phone didn't pick it up. Will try again over the next day or two.
Adjusting the headlight load makes no difference by the way.
Use a digital camera and make the recording exactly from where you can hear it the most. A good idea would be to go into an underground parking because the noise is amplified by the echo.
Adjusting the height makes no difference in what, in the beam pattern or the noise? Do the headlights adjust?
A good idea would be to go into an underground parking because the noise is amplified by the echo.Adjusting the height makes no difference in what, in the beam pattern or the noise? Do the headlights adjust?
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Video attached - sounds much louder in real life...
Second 18?
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Yes
What area af the car is the noise coming from?
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Sounds like the front of the engine bay drivers side.
Only thing in that area is the headlamp adjuster, as mentioned before. Move around the area listening while someone starts and stops the engine.
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Can that easily be disabled by inplugging or removing a fuse? That would prove if it was the problem.
When you open up the headlamp"door" the sound sghould become more audible. Yes there is a small connector (blue and red leads IIRC) but changing the motor is the better and less difficult solution. I never get the connector unsecured without removing the motor first. Just two philipsscrews and a pop.
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Thanks Jeroen.
Any chance of any photos so I know what I'm looking for?
is there a motor on both sides? What us the implications of removing it? Would the loghts still work and be legal? Are replacements expensive?
Any chance of any photos so I know what I'm looking for?
is there a motor on both sides? What us the implications of removing it? Would the loghts still work and be legal? Are replacements expensive?
Yes there's a motor on each headlight. On this forum you can find a VAG number for a replacement (identical but cheaper as the one FIAT uses).
Mine were about €40 at my local Bosch supplier. When removed or disabled the lights still work, but without working adjustment I'd fail APK (our MOT). Don't know about MOT regulations.
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Mine were about €40 at my local Bosch supplier. When removed or disabled the lights still work, but without working adjustment I'd fail APK (our MOT). Don't know about MOT regulations.
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Thanks again. Us it possible that it just needs cleaning or reseating or something?
I've tried to revive three different adjustermotors... (We have 3 MW's in the family) Never managed to get one working properly though.
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I have some pictures but unfortunately none of them really point out to the motor.
It's a fairly simple task, really. If it's on the battery side, remove the battery first to allow some access to the door. If I'm not mistaking, it is the side cover that holds the access to the motor not the large one. But you'll figure it out immediately. I would gladly go and take a look for you as I did before for other forum members, but here's some pictures to tell you why I cannot unfortunately do that now.
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If you remove the connector to the motor and the beam is adjusted right, then no worries about any MOT failure. Just make sure it's not pointing to the sky or anything because then you will need to manually adjust it first.
Do not try to remove the whole motor as you will find it's a very difficult job without taking the bumper off or lifting the car up and going inside from the wheel arch.
If you remove the connectors, make sure you isolate them and stick them somewhere safe so they don't wobble around as you drive.
Please let us know if we can be of further help.
It's a fairly simple task, really. If it's on the battery side, remove the battery first to allow some access to the door. If I'm not mistaking, it is the side cover that holds the access to the motor not the large one. But you'll figure it out immediately. I would gladly go and take a look for you as I did before for other forum members, but here's some pictures to tell you why I cannot unfortunately do that now.
:yum::yum:If you remove the connector to the motor and the beam is adjusted right, then no worries about any MOT failure. Just make sure it's not pointing to the sky or anything because then you will need to manually adjust it first.
Do not try to remove the whole motor as you will find it's a very difficult job without taking the bumper off or lifting the car up and going inside from the wheel arch.
If you remove the connectors, make sure you isolate them and stick them somewhere safe so they don't wobble around as you drive.
Please let us know if we can be of further help.
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HAd a quick look before I went into work - can't see where you mean - it's the left side as you look from the front - are you saying it's behind the bigger panel downto the left, in front of the washer bottle? I guess I need to clip off the wire clip and get behind there? What does the motor look like?
Yes you need to unclip the headlightdoor. It's much easier to have access if you undo the washerbottlenut and push the bottle to the rear of the car.
Look what "search" brought up:
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/180650-help-you-all-headlight-adjuster-motor-problems.html
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Look what "search" brought up:
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/180650-help-you-all-headlight-adjuster-motor-problems.html
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Thanks again Jeroen
I has already searched and found that thread - but it doens't show you where the motor is actually located, or what it looks like in position - it's hard to find something when you don;y know what you're looking for!
I has already searched and found that thread - but it doens't show you where the motor is actually located, or what it looks like in position - it's hard to find something when you don;y know what you're looking for!
You'll never find it without unclipping the door...I'm certain you will see it right away. my camera kinda eats batteries and I am terrible with pictures anyhow, but it's really easy to find and to change.
the right side of the car is the simple one. Just two philipsheads and a pull and it pops out.
Even the leftside can be done without removing the battery. Just ave to use a small screwdriver. 15 minutejob.
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