Lighting - Headlamps Flicker/Move Up And Down

SI M 63 01 09
Lights

March 2009
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Headlamps Flicker and Move Up and Down by Themselves

MODEL
R55 (Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman)
R56 (Cooper, Cooper S)
Vehicles produced from August 31, 2006 to February 2, 2009

SITUATION

While driving or at idle, the headlamps flicker or sporadically move up or down by themselves.

CAUSE

The headlamp wiring harness is damaged due to chaffing at the engine ground point.

CORRECTION

Do not replace any parts.

In the following illustrations, the large arrow points towards the front of the vehicle.





Check the wiring harness for chaffing at the engine ground point (1), located in the right side of the engine compartment.

If the wiring is chaffed, repair any affected wires (refer to M61 02 07). In most cases, reinsulating the affected wires will provide an effective repair. If no chaffing is located, continue troubleshooting other sections of the headlamp wiring.





Apply fabric harness tape for a distance of A=50mm from the clip (1) to close the two harness sections together, and to move the harness away from the engine ground point.

Confirm that the possibility of a future short has been eliminated.








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