Headlight Adjustment..again
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Machesney Park Illinois
Headlight Adjustment..again
I got the low beams set by moving the lamp capsle up some. Now the high beams are to high. I know the bulbs are in the same unit. Any ideas how to make separate adjustments ??? 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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Nope. They are both in the same unit.
If your adjusting stalks are stuck, try some PB Blaster spray on them. I found it worked where WD-40 or CRC did not.
Spray, wiggle a little, leave til tomorrow. Repeat.
If your adjusting stalks are stuck, try some PB Blaster spray on them. I found it worked where WD-40 or CRC did not.
Spray, wiggle a little, leave til tomorrow. Repeat.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: New York NY
IMO, the headlight system in the C5s are one of the worst I've ever had to deal with unfortunately...takes a lot of patience
Make sure ur lows are adjusted correctly since they will be the ones mostly used
Make sure ur lows are adjusted correctly since they will be the ones mostly used
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: North Topsail Beach NC
When I first got my car, mine were waaay off as well. In the end, everything freed up okay and it just took awhile to get them exactly right. Given that it was one of the biggest challenges I had in getting the car exactly the way I wanted, I felt very fortunate.
Race Director
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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
If you changed the bulbs and just noticed that they are off check that the bulbs are in and seated correct, I had this issue where the low beams pointed to the ground and the highs were shooting up.
The bulbs are a pain to get seated.
Bill
The bulbs are a pain to get seated.
Bill
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Machesney Park Illinois
I did just change the bulbs. The bulbs are seated,I had the plastic shields around the headlights off and got in as close as possible with a flashlight to check the position.
I will play with the settings and hope.
I will play with the settings and hope.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Jensen Beach FL
This happened to me also. One beam was high the other normal. I did not have the bulb seated properly. Also a hint for those that strip the Torx 15 adjuster on the end of the adjuster shaft. Use a small socket on the end of the adjuster instead of the torx bit. This will not work if you strip the other end at the adjustment housing.
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