Hi there
I am new to this forum so apologies about this post - I'm sure there's been hundreds about the Almera's headlamp units....
Anyway here goes. I have a 54 plate Almera (Feb 05 first registration) and the headlamp units are awful. Driving on dipped beam is like on sidelights. I've tried changing bulbs to know avail. I understand after the facelift there were issues with the headlamp units and Nissan did a recall. I've spoken to a number of Nissan dealers and as far as I can tell it wasn't an official "recall" but a "bulletin" which expired in August 2009. Therefore Nissan will not replace my headlamp units - I have even tried calling Nissan direct.
I am amazed that the car actually passes its MOT as they are so bad but not sure MOT checks light output (as compared to light alignment). My mother-in-law has a similar aged Almera and got replacement units which she says made a HUGE difference (night and day - pardon the pun).
So.... the reason I am writing this post is to ask whether anyone has any 'replacement' head lamp units for sale or know the best (and cheapest) place to get them. I am not bothered about the different styles of headlamp units that look a bit nicer - all I want is a decent set of lights that light the road reasonably well on dipped beam. I used to own a phase 1 N16 and had to replace a unit for that car. It was quite easy, you just unplugged took off the bolts and pulled it out. I assume it's the same for phase 2? I am happy with second hand units so long as decent condition (ideally would be looking for a genuine part with motor for alignment of dipped beam)
Thanks in advance for your help .
Brian
I am new to this forum so apologies about this post - I'm sure there's been hundreds about the Almera's headlamp units....
Anyway here goes. I have a 54 plate Almera (Feb 05 first registration) and the headlamp units are awful. Driving on dipped beam is like on sidelights. I've tried changing bulbs to know avail. I understand after the facelift there were issues with the headlamp units and Nissan did a recall. I've spoken to a number of Nissan dealers and as far as I can tell it wasn't an official "recall" but a "bulletin" which expired in August 2009. Therefore Nissan will not replace my headlamp units - I have even tried calling Nissan direct.
I am amazed that the car actually passes its MOT as they are so bad but not sure MOT checks light output (as compared to light alignment). My mother-in-law has a similar aged Almera and got replacement units which she says made a HUGE difference (night and day - pardon the pun).
So.... the reason I am writing this post is to ask whether anyone has any 'replacement' head lamp units for sale or know the best (and cheapest) place to get them. I am not bothered about the different styles of headlamp units that look a bit nicer - all I want is a decent set of lights that light the road reasonably well on dipped beam. I used to own a phase 1 N16 and had to replace a unit for that car. It was quite easy, you just unplugged took off the bolts and pulled it out. I assume it's the same for phase 2? I am happy with second hand units so long as decent condition (ideally would be looking for a genuine part with motor for alignment of dipped beam)
Thanks in advance for your help .
Brian