[c416]

My headlights are pointing too high. Possible for me to calibrate them myself? or should i bring it into the shop?

If DIY, how can one do it? i did not find anything via a quick search and i don't have the manual on me

thanks

[Dr. G]

I see you have an e92.

Right beside that little box that opens for the angels to the back end of that box you will find a little screw covered by a plastic piece that kinda sticks out (horrible description I know)

You can turn that piece to manually adjust them a bit.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by Dr. G

I see you have an e92.

Right beside that little box that opens for the angels to the back end of that box you will find a little screw covered by a plastic piece that kinda sticks out (horrible description I know)

You can turn that piece to manually adjust them a bit.

I imagine the part is common for E92..I had the same problem. I adjusted it the piece Dr.G was talk about.

Link here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...60&postcount=1

[c416]

thanks. is there any form of measuring or calibration to help me adjust to correct specification?

[Dr. G]

Hey I actually wasn't refering to the sensor near the control arm, I was refering to this.


When you turn this it will adjust he height of the beam. Just park near a wall at night turn on your xenons aimed at the well then turn this little screw and adjust to your liking.

[c416]

cool, thanks for the pic!
but how do i know how much to adjust? There's got to be some area of operation right?

[Dr. G]

Originally Posted by jacewong

cool, thanks for the pic!
but how do i know how much to adjust? There's got to be some area of operation right?

I just adjusted mine by eye... I kept my drivers beam a bit lower just to not blind oncoming traffic. From driving around I noticed I needed to raise them a bit so I raised them and had a buddy drive infront of me and make sure I don't blind him and he said they were ok.

The proper way is something like parking 25 feet away from a wall and your beam should hit the wall at a certain height in comparison to the height of your headlights.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by Dr. G

Hey I actually wasn't refering to the sensor near the control arm, I was refering to this.


When you turn this it will adjust he height of the beam. Just park near a wall at night turn on your xenons aimed at the well then turn this little screw and adjust to your liking.

Is it really that one? Because in a similar discussion thread, they mentioned that same knob near the headlight, but it was quickly dismissed.

I wonder if it's different for headlight changes resulting from suspension changes vs. non suspension component problems.

[Dr. G]

Hey Bunn, the link you posted is for the auto levelling sensor which can get misaligned by suspension work if a mechanic doesn't know what he's doing. This is USUALLY the route cause and best way to fix headlight height/aiming after suspension work.

The little screw at the top is for some manual adjustment for just fine tuning things the way you like, I've put my car up against a wall and watched the beams move as I turned them to my prefered height, just give it a quick try at home.

This is what I have learned from my experience and may possibly be inaccurate, but as far as I know this is how it's worked out for me.