How to adjust headlight angle?

carlosalbertogui · 06-03-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jvasquez2428

Can you also adjust the lci xenons higher??

yes a little higher

rgrovr · 07-10-2011, 01:14 AM

wow I needed this thread.. been racking my head after the car got lowered to adjust my headlights up a little higher. Thanks!

DrMike · 07-18-2011, 11:42 AM

Does anyone know how to adjust the xenons up and down of an LCI N55?

DrMike · 07-19-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlosalbertogui

yes a little higher

How?

e92LuNaTiC · 07-27-2011, 07:58 PM

I dropped my car on KW V1's recently and noticed the other day that I couldn't see the cut off line at ALL anymore even within a 25 ft distance from a wall on a flat surface

I am definitely going to go home and do this tonight!

Such and old thread but definitely WAAAAY helpful

Thanks fellas!!!

jaknine · 08-01-2011, 12:08 AM

I found this thread earlier and just got back in from doing the fix. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the great info.

lolligaggins · 08-02-2011, 07:40 PM

I love this DIY section! It's going to be a life saver.

335_MI6 · 08-21-2011, 12:11 AM

this thread saved my life

j2m · 09-02-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMike

Does anyone know how to adjust the xenons up and down of an LCI N55?

DrMike: Did you ever figure this out? I need to adjust my N55.

geneatals · 09-21-2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMike

Does anyone know how to adjust the xenons up and down of an LCI N55?

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Bender1012 · 09-25-2011, 08:54 PM

Hey guys, great thread. I took a look under the hood to try this, and it seems the screw for my right side is messed up; turning it counter-clockwise I managed to unscrew it completely, and it comes out. The bottom part is a gear, and its teeth seems like they're all stripped to hell. Do you guys think I can take out the same screw/gear from the left side headlight and use it to adjust the right? I gave it a gentle tug to try to get it out, and no luck.

michaelalex17 · 11-18-2011, 12:38 AM

i havent seen this question addressed anywhere in the thread which is if you change the headlight height manually does that like disable the autoleveling?

michaelalex17 · 11-18-2011, 12:41 AM

also im confused on how high the light should be on the wall. i get that you messure from the ground to the middle of the headlight and if its 2 feet then if you are 25 feet from a wall should the headlights go up to 2 feet from the ground? i dont get it

Glim · 11-20-2011, 12:46 AM

Just had my headlights replaced and the body shop tried twice to aim them.

They eventually took it to Victoria BMW and within 10 minutes they were perfect.

The Wildcard · 01-02-2012, 12:38 AM

Wow, this thread is amazing. No more straining my eyes anymore in the dark haha. Two counterclock wise turns changed everything. I am thinking of maybe going back down a little bit (equivalent to only one counter clockwise turn).

robinho · 01-03-2012, 03:15 PM

Hi, I don't see a screw to turn anywhere behind the headlight.

Has anyone recently tried to adjust the headlight on their 2006 model (e90)?

The Wildcard · 01-03-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinho

Hi, I don't see a screw to turn anywhere behind the headlight.

Has anyone recently tried to adjust the headlight on their 2006 model (e90)?

Check the first page of this thread, I think it was originally for the 2006 version. This thread dates back to 2005.

B Brownburry · 01-05-2012, 07:53 PM

I'll try this right away!

Cx35i · 01-07-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wildcard

Wow, this thread is amazing. No more straining my eyes anymore in the dark haha. Two counterclock wise turns changed everything. I am thinking of maybe going back down a little bit (equivalent to only one counter clockwise turn).

Good info!

Is your pattern level or jagged (i.e. left lower than right)? I picked up my new e90 335i and installed Lux AEs today and am unsure if I effected the pattern.

The Wildcard · 01-08-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmilligan

Good info!

Is your pattern level or jagged (i.e. left lower than right)? I picked up my new e90 335i and installed Lux AEs today and am unsure if I effected the pattern.

It's jagged, with the left lower than the right now. I slightly turned left light down as it was slightly higher before.

Boogster · 01-08-2012, 04:55 PM

Thanks! I brought my 2008 335i in to the dealer when I first bought it complaining of the headlights being aimed too low. I was told they could NOT be adjusted. I left it at that. I found this DIY link, and 20 minutes and three counterclockwise turns each later, I feel my car is much safer to drive at night! Maybe one more turn...

I hope the head light "autolevel" does not reverse my good work. I clearly saw them adjust to higher point on our garage door. I will drive at night soon to see if it makes a good difference and report.

Thanks!

Aacaron · 01-27-2012, 02:15 PM

Hey guys I took a look under my hood and I have different setup on my 2012 e32 coupe. Can anyone post a pic of the screw to adjust on the lci coupe? I think I know which one it is but it seems to be in a different location than the one in the pic.
thx

update: never mind I found it

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08-01-2011, 12:08 AM	#248
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Bender1012 Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Hamilton, MA iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, great thread. I took a look under the hood to try this, and it seems the screw for my right side is messed up; turning it counter-clockwise I managed to unscrew it completely, and it comes out. The bottom part is a gear, and its teeth seems like they're all stripped to hell. Do you guys think I can take out the same screw/gear from the left side headlight and use it to adjust the right? I gave it a gentle tug to try to get it out, and no luck.
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michaelalex17 Brigadier General 596 Rep 3,386 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	i havent seen this question addressed anywhere in the thread which is if you change the headlight height manually does that like disable the autoleveling?
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michaelalex17 Brigadier General 596 Rep 3,386 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	also im confused on how high the light should be on the wall. i get that you messure from the ground to the middle of the headlight and if its 2 feet then if you are 25 feet from a wall should the headlights go up to 2 feet from the ground? i dont get it
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11-20-2011, 12:46 AM	#256
Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	Just had my headlights replaced and the body shop tried twice to aim them. They eventually took it to Victoria BMW and within 10 minutes they were perfect.
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The Wildcard Private 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Wow, this thread is amazing. No more straining my eyes anymore in the dark haha. Two counterclock wise turns changed everything. I am thinking of maybe going back down a little bit (equivalent to only one counter clockwise turn).
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01-03-2012, 03:15 PM	#258
robinho Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	2006 3 Series; Driver side headlight Hi, I don't see a screw to turn anywhere behind the headlight. Has anyone recently tried to adjust the headlight on their 2006 model (e90)?
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Aacaron Private First Class 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: ED E92 335i Oct 17 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Up State NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i e92 [0.00]	Hey guys I took a look under my hood and I have different setup on my 2012 e32 coupe. Can anyone post a pic of the screw to adjust on the lci coupe? I think I know which one it is but it seems to be in a different location than the one in the pic. thx update: never mind I found it __________________ 10/17 European Delivery 335i coupe, M-sport, 6MT, space grey, 19" 230 rims, black interior with the dark glacier trim, heated seats Last edited by Aacaron; 01-27-2012 at 02:47 PM..
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