V50 General : - Under the wheel arch !!!

Pete M · Mar 31st, 2013, 20:45

Hi
Under the front offside wheel arch of my 2005 V50 2.0 D is a small plastic box that is connected to the wiring loom. On the front is a lever that is connected to the lower wish bone by a plastic link with pivot at either end.
I'm guessing that the pivots are siezed or knackered because as the suspension move and the link goes up or down it is making an horrendous squeak. I've soaked it in easing oil and allsorts of penetrating fluid and makes no difference. I've phone Mill a number of times and they dont know what it is. Can anyone identify it please.

Daim · Mar 31st, 2013, 20:59

You have Xenon lights. The linkage is part of the leveling system to keep the lights at a correct height to stop blinding people. That is basically the load level sensor...

SonyVaio · Mar 31st, 2013, 21:21

I can only assume it is some sort of level sensor. Have you got either Xenon lights or nivomats?

Not really sure what it can be really but a picture would be good.

Added:

Had this post open for a while and looks like Daim has provided the right answer, you would expect the dealer to have picked up on this??

Pete M · Mar 31st, 2013, 21:34

Thanks. That actually makes sense. All I need now is a new linkage.

pgm · Apr 1st, 2013, 01:40

The linkage is not available seperately and the complete unit is £108 from the stealers (I was unable to find any aftermarket suplier). Fitting it requires drilling the old bracket rivets out and bolting the new one in (bolts not supplied). the other option is to remove the sensor from the bracket and fit it to the old bracket (not an option for me as the old bracket was bent!). You may need to get the self leveling recalibrated (I didnt but I was told its a bit hit or miss) all in all not a bad job really it only took me a little over an hour on my drive.

Paul

Mar 31st, 2013, 20:45	#1
Pete M New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2013 19:22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Billingham	Under the wheel arch !!! Hi Under the front offside wheel arch of my 2005 V50 2.0 D is a small plastic box that is connected to the wiring loom. On the front is a lever that is connected to the lower wish bone by a plastic link with pivot at either end. I'm guessing that the pivots are siezed or knackered because as the suspension move and the link goes up or down it is making an horrendous squeak. I've soaked it in easing oil and allsorts of penetrating fluid and makes no difference. I've phone Mill a number of times and they dont know what it is. Can anyone identify it please.

Mar 31st, 2013, 20:59	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Jun 19th, 2024 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	You have Xenon lights. The linkage is part of the leveling system to keep the lights at a correct height to stop blinding people. That is basically the load level sensor... __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Apr 1st, 2013, 01:40	#5
pgm Master Member Last Online: Nov 18th, 2023 21:06 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow	The linkage is not available seperately and the complete unit is £108 from the stealers (I was unable to find any aftermarket suplier). Fitting it requires drilling the old bracket rivets out and bolting the new one in (bolts not supplied). the other option is to remove the sensor from the bracket and fit it to the old bracket (not an option for me as the old bracket was bent!). You may need to get the self leveling recalibrated (I didnt but I was told its a bit hit or miss) all in all not a bad job really it only took me a little over an hour on my drive. Paul __________________ W reg S80 2.5D Auto SOLD; 55 reg V50 T5 AWD Manual SOLD; 59 reg S80 2.4D Geartonic SOLD; X reg V70 T5 Manual SOLD; 10 reg XC60 D5 Geartonic SOLD 65 reg V60 D4 R design Manual

Mar 31st, 2013, 21:21	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	I can only assume it is some sort of level sensor. Have you got either Xenon lights or nivomats? Not really sure what it can be really but a picture would be good. Added: Had this post open for a while and looks like Daim has provided the right answer, you would expect the dealer to have picked up on this??

Mar 31st, 2013, 21:34	#4
Pete M New Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2013 19:22 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Billingham	Thanks. That actually makes sense. All I need now is a new linkage.

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