Head light problem
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Head light problem
My passenger side head light wont close the entire way. It may have been that way since I bought the car. Its only a hair higher than the other. Just noticed the other night when the light was hitting it just right.
Is there an adjustment?
Is there an adjustment?
Burning Brakes
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There are a couple of things you can try. First raise the light and see if there is anything in the way. Second, wind it down by hand and see if that does a self correction. Third you can adjust the cover, the cover may be raised just a little. If it is not the cover you may have to get in there and tighten all the nuts and bolts holding the headlight in place. Good luck.
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My guess is it'll be a cover adjustment thats needed. In any event, that's the easiest to adjust and you should try that first.
There are 4 torx screws. Two at the side and 2 at the back. You need the headlights closed to get at the back ones. If its raised at the front its the side screws that are out.
Try a little trial and error and you'll be able to get it to seat a little better.
There are 4 torx screws. Two at the side and 2 at the back. You need the headlights closed to get at the back ones. If its raised at the front its the side screws that are out.
Try a little trial and error and you'll be able to get it to seat a little better.
Last edited by DeeGee; Nov 18, 2006 at 01:40 AM.
