Honda CR-V - Headlight levelling device or stroke sensor

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Wed 6 Mar 2019 19:38
Honda CR-V - Headlight levelling device or stroke sensor - deadbudgie
I’ve just had my 2011 CR-V serviced and the stroke sensor arm was found seized. They want £263 to fix it. I’ve never met one of these before so what I want to know is why won’t a drop of WD40 do the job. Is £263 reasonable? And how easy is it to replace myself if necessary?
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Bob M
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Wed 6 Mar 2019 20:29
Honda CR-V - Headlight levelling device or stroke sensor - elekie&a/c doctor
If the sensor is seized, then I would assume that the auto level system is inoperative. Which part is seized, the electronic sensor part or the linkage? You may be able to free it off , but very often the plastic/metal ball joints snap off when trying. Tbh, that part does not sound too expensive for a Honda.
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Thu 7 Mar 2019 20:44
Honda CR-V - Headlight levelling device or stroke sensor - deadbudgie
Thank for that. Will try over the weekend.
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