Messing under the bonnet today I noticed something tucked under the headlamp bracket, closer examination revealed a thick rubber glove which had been jammed into place to keep the lamp in place and hide damage to its brackets. 

 

This damage must have happened ages ago as there are signs of scuffing where the headlamp has been moving over time.

 

Does anyone know of a headlamp repair kit, or do I have to suck it up and buy the whole lamp?

 

 

Can you post a piccie?  It will help to advise you on what can and cannot be achieved.

n/s or o/s, i have 2 uk jobs one has broken brackets, replaced with european units a long time ago!

3 hours ago, MikeTheThinker said:

Can you post a piccie?  It will help to advise you on what can and cannot be achieved.

 

@MikeTheThinker To be honest I was already late for an appointment when I discovered the bodge, and I have no idea how to remove the lamp until I've done some research. 

 

 @Frenchtone It's the nearside lamp, and it wobbles about against the wing so I'm guessing it's the top lug - there are lamps on eBay today at £175 with the same damaged lug  

The piccy is the parts diagram for a 2012 Yeti, which may help you identify the bits that need attention.  The link to the parts catalogue entry is included below.

 

 

https://skoda.7zap.com/en/cz/yeti/yet/2012-666/9/941-941000/

@MikeTheThinker Thanks, that is very useful. 

 

From initial investigation I think part 25 has broken off, which looks like it can be bought separately? Do you have access to a part number please?

26 minutes ago, b1ackb1rd said:

Do you have access to a part number please?

If you click on the link I gave you it will take you to the parts catalogue.

Got it, thanks Mike.

 

5L0998225B and 5L0998226B - ordered one for each side, under £5 each.

 

Phew, I had a horrible sinking feeling when I discovered the problem, what a great result - thanks to all 

Look on the Yeti Owners Club.co.uk.
Flintstone has described a repair with cable ties that several have had success with.

5 hours ago, Urrell said:

Look on the Yeti Owners Club.co.uk.
Flintstone has described a repair with cable ties that several have had success with.

Thanks, I'll have a butchers. 

I bought the brackets from Caffyn's, they should land in a few days