New rear springs causing headlamp auto level problem.

[moftyinmeysey]

Hi everyone. Just had the rear springs replaced on our California after breakage in bid the a mot… and the headlamp level is constantly on high. Is a recalibration required or could it be something else. The springs are WV original for the this California and the rear isn’t any lower so I don’t believe it to be a wrong fitment.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Deaky]

Faulty level sensor or the sensor has not been re connected to the suspension after fitting the springs

 

[moftyinmeysey]

Is there a sensor at the rear too? I can see the front one and it appears in good order but I’ve not checked it’s operation

 

[moftyinmeysey]

Faulty level sensor or the sensor has not been re connected to the suspension after fitting the springs

Is there a sensor at the rear too? I can see the front one and it appears in good order but I’ve not checked it’s operation

 

[Deaky]

Is there a sensor at the rear too? I can see the front one and it appears in good order but I’ve not checked it’s operation

Yes there is one on the rear too, I'm not sure which side.

 

[moftyinmeysey]

Many thanks… would be good to know if anyone has a clue?

 

[Deaky]

Many thanks… would be good to know if anyone has a clue?

It's on the off side.

 

[Wills]

It’s attached to the rear ARB mount on the OS.

 

[Dellmassive]

Drivers side.
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They Might have damaged it changing spring, or left it not connected.

As above

 

[moftyinmeysey]

Drivers side.
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They Might have damaged it changing spring, or left it not connected.

As above

Many thanks… time for me to get under and inspect. Thanks everyone

 

[Dellmassive]

It looks like this....

Post a pic of yours if you can .

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[moftyinmeysey]

Broken indeed…. Can you see?

Thanks for everyone’s help.

 

[Pauly]

You have to release the lower arm and let it fully drop to release tension on the spring, im guessing they have put pressure on the lower arm downwards when doing the spring and snapped the lever off
You have to replace the complete level sensor and a replacement is around £130-140 at a guess

 

[moftyinmeysey]

That’s precisely what happened. I’m pleased I had a garage so this in the end. It’s back with them tomorrow for a new one.
Cheers everyone.

 

[Dellmassive]

Broken indeed…. Can you see?

Thanks for everyone’s help.

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Yes. As @Pauly said the ball joint in the arm had been snapped off...

They didn't disconect it when changing the springs....so snapped it.