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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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The high beams seem to be directed on the ground just in front of the car. Is there any way to adjust the low and high beams. Long time ago, you could pull up to a wall and adjust the lights.
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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The high beams seem to be directed on the ground just in front of the car. Is there any way to adjust the low and high beams. Long time ago, you could pull up to a wall and adjust the lights.
Couple of questions.
Are the lows ok?
Are both lows and High pointing to the ground?
I had this happen when I installed new bulbs and I found that the bulbs were not seated right, It took me a couple of times trying before I got them in right.
There is an adjustment for the lights, But you can not adjust the lows or the highs differently.
T think it might be a T-15 you need to adjust, left to right or up and down.
Bill K
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill K
Couple of questions.
Are the lows ok?
Are both lows and High pointing to the ground?
I had this happen when I installed new bulbs and I found that the bulbs were not seated right, It took me a couple of times trying before I got them in right.
There is an adjustment for the lights, But you can not adjust the lows or the highs differently.
T think it might be a T-15 you need to adjust, left to right or up and down.
Bill K
Yep, the low beams seem to be off as well
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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Have they always been that way?
Have you changed bulbs?
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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I bought the car in Nov of 08. I'm retired and don't drive very much at night. However, the lights have been that way since I purchased the car. I don't thein the bulbs have been changed, at least , not by me.
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