Used Vauxhall Headlamp Motors

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About Headlamp Motors

The Vauxhall headlamp motor is an electronic device which is an essential part of your vehicle’s lighting system. It works in conjunction with the headlight levelling sensor to position the car headlights in the optimum position for driving, whilst ensuring that oncoming traffic is not affected by the strong beam of the vehicle headlights.

The Vauxhall headlamp motor is controlled by a cam-operated switch which is dedicated to each headlight and an in-vehicle switch that is situated on the dashboard. The Vauxhall headlamp motor consists of a series of relays and motors and works by receiving a current from the 12-volt ignition which generates enough power to position the headlights where they need to be as dictated by the headlight levelling sensor.

Damage to the Vauxhall headlamp motor can be indicated by the headlights not moving up and down or side-to-side when the headlights are used. Damage can be caused by electrical faults, corrosion or jammed gears in the motor. 

Because of the positioning of the motor it is possible that dirt and water can get in to the motor which can cause many issues with the motor. It is recommended that issues with the headlight motor are fixed urgently.

Vauxhall trivia

• The Lotus Elise might seem like a far way away from the average Vauxhall, but they do have some matching parts. Alright, so it's nothing engine wise, but the Corsa does have the same indicator and wiper stalks that can be found on the Series 2 Lotus Elise.
• Not only did Vauxhall produce the first sports car in the world, but it was also the first company to produce a car that could go 100mph!
• Vauxhall's first-ever car had a whopping five-horsepower and didn't have a steering wheel! Instead, it used a tiller for guiding direction, along with two forward gears. Who even needs a reverse gear?
• Vauxhall has been manufacturing cars continuously in Britain since 1903, making it the oldest car brand to survive in the UK.
• The Vauxhall Vectra was the last car they ever produced in Luton, and it went on to become one of their most poorly reviewed vehicles. Top Gear even put the '95 Vectra on their list of the worst cars of the last 20 years (Clarkson wouldn't even drive it!).