MuRaN0Daddy

what is this thing? saw it dangling, so I got under there and took a peek. looks like a rivet/bolt broke. the black rubber cap has a small ball joint inside. I only found it on the driver side rear. will my car blow up?
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yam

There is one on the driver side front, and one on the driver side rear. Your HID's probably don't level properly. I would guess installer error. Its easy to get the "elbow" on for the rear leveler to face the wrong direction while putting the rear suspension back on.

MuRaN0Daddy

you are correct, the HID's are not working properly. and there is some wiring going to the elbow.

yam

If I remember correctly, there is a nut that goes on the other end of the ball joint. Make sure the elbow is facing the correct direction. Add a drop of loctite for good measure.

MuRaN0Daddy

ANYTHING....to stay out of that dealer!

MuRaN0Daddy

or should I think someone would say an aftermarket installer damaged it? The bolt looks rusted. the suspension was done 9 months ago.

MuRaN0Daddy

also....when this part IS replaced, do the HID's need to be vag'd? thanks guys

crew219

Quite a few people on the MKV forum of vortex mentioned that they installed it wrong, thereby giving funky readings to the xenons. It could be that yours broke simply because it was installed wrong + the amount of load you carried in the rear.

Dave

MuRaN0Daddy

Thanks for answering. good to hear from you.

crew219

Finally got off my *** and reset the parameters for xenon adaptation. Quite nice when your lights stop pointing at the ground whenever you carry a little load.

Dave