Projector Pop Up Headlight aim adjustment??
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Melting Slicks
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Projector Pop Up Headlight aim adjustment??
Good day. I recently installed a set of projector pop up headlights similar to the ACAs. I was trying to better aim them today using the Oem adjustment bars. I attempted to first adjust the horizontal aim. I turned and turned the adjustment bar and it did nothing. Are these bars only used for Oem or am I doing something wrong?
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I just search thru my sockets till I find one that works.
Be careful though. I have heard that the long "UP/DOWN" Brass rod breaks easily. I put some grease in my gear assy to help so it hopefully does not break when I turn it. If you feel a lot of "tension" when trying to turn it I would try to lubricate the gears before it breaks.
If turning it does not make it go up or down, then I would remove the entire light assy and investigate the gears to make sure its not damaged.
I have a procedure on my web site that demonstrates how to remove the entire light assy.
Look under section ---> ACA HID Headlights with Morimito FXR Bi-Xenon Projectors:
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Last edited by Toque; May 29, 2013 at 02:24 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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I took a look at a DYI on the forum of aligning the lights and it states that the height of the beam should the same height as the height from the floor to the projector
It also states that the beam should be about 4" from the center marking on the wall of the car.
Does that sound right?
It also states that the beam should be about 4" from the center marking on the wall of the car.
Does that sound right?
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I took a look at a DYI on the forum of aligning the lights and it states that the height of the beam should the same height as the height from the floor to the projector
It also states that the beam should be about 4" from the center marking on the wall of the car.
Does that sound right?
It also states that the beam should be about 4" from the center marking on the wall of the car.
Does that sound right?
I also went to a warehouse district and put my lights up to a building and tried to ensure that both lights were pointed straight forward. I think I was 20-30 ft away from the building..
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the rod is a T15, same as the headlight cover bolts. I know because I just tried to adjust mine but have frozen height adjustment rods too. Will have to try and take the assembly out tomorrow or next weekend to investigate.