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Hi there,
I've changed the headlamp vacuum pipes and checked the unions and non return valve on my 1973 +2 but the lamps still pop up minutes after switching off. All that's left is the vacuum pod and the solenoid. Is there a way of telling which is at fault without buying both items new and has anyone managed to change the seal in their solenoid? (mine is a replacement). Grateful for any help,

Simon

Hi Si

Have you tried clipping the tube that leads from the pod (with the headlights down)?

Berni

Simon,

There's a write-up about the headlight vac system on the Golden Gate Lotus Club site. http://www.gglotus.org/ggtech/ggtech.htm

Click on "Elan/+2" and look for the article on the Headlamp System.

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

Thanks for your help guys. It's new vacuum solenoid time.

Simon