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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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My drivers side headlight shakes or bounces when I hit a bump in the rode any suggestions on tightening it up.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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If you raise the headlights and back off to the parking position to kill the main beams

Take off the black shroud (3 screws

Take a look at the bolts thet hold the light in place and see if they're tight. I thinks its 3 bolts if I remember correctly. They screw into the plastic housing so don't over tighten them. If someone has done that in the past that may be the problem. If so, you may be able to fit an oversized bolt and fix it in better.
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NVR_L8,

Is this before or after the install of your new HID's?
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Since the HID's where installed I notice it more (because of the bright lights).
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Originally Posted by NVR_L8
Since the HID's where installed I notice it more (because of the bright lights).
I noticed the same thing, except for my driver side headlight.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by NVR_L8
Since the HID's where installed I notice it more (because of the bright lights).
I had the same problem. I tightened the bolts up that attach the headlight to frame (x3) and it no longer shakes
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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My understanding is the the HID's weight alot more.... more mass...more jiggle...Pam Anderson effect.
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