Crazy headlight alignment question
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Crazy headlight alignment question
I had some HIDs install on my car yesterday, but here is the funny thing. While I never really looked at the alignment of the headlights before now if the low beams are aligned the high beams are out of alignment and vice versa. My old g/f had the same lights installed on her 2002 over the summer and her alignment was just fine. Was my car just goofed up or what???
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Re: Crazy headlight alignment question (Tormania)
I had this same problem when I changed the 9006 (low beam) bulbs to Sylvania aftermarket bulbs. I think the bulbs were not quite in the socket properly. This past weekend I installed a 9006 HID system and had a terrible time getting the Sylvanias out, even though they are supposed to just twist out! :mad: The new bulbs fit in just fine are seem to be aligned with the halogen high beams.
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
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Re: Crazy headlight alignment question (jambrin)
I had this same problem when I changed the 9006 (low beam) bulbs to Sylvania aftermarket bulbs. I think the bulbs were not quite in the socket properly. This past weekend I installed a 9006 HID system and had a terrible time getting the Sylvanias out, even though they are supposed to just twist out! :mad: The new bulbs fit in just fine are seem to be aligned with the halogen high beams.
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
I had the same problem. I thought the bulbs were installed correctly but on checking they were cocked in the housing
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Re: Crazy headlight alignment question (Red Rag Top)
I had this same problem when I changed the 9006 (low beam) bulbs to Sylvania aftermarket bulbs. I think the bulbs were not quite in the socket properly. This past weekend I installed a 9006 HID system and had a terrible time getting the Sylvanias out, even though they are supposed to just twist out! :mad: The new bulbs fit in just fine are seem to be aligned with the halogen high beams.
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
:iagree:
I had the same problem. I thought the bulbs were installed correctly but on checking they were cocked in the housing
I would check the bulbs and make sure they twist in/out easily. If not, they could possibly be installed in the sockets crooked.
:iagree:
I had the same problem. I thought the bulbs were installed correctly but on checking they were cocked in the housing
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Re: Crazy headlight alignment question (Tormania)
What is the proper method for aligning the head lights anyway?
Is there a distance you should park from a wall and then try to line them up at a certain height?
Is there a distance you should park from a wall and then try to line them up at a certain height?
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Re: Crazy headlight alignment question (msuc5vette)
What is the proper method for aligning the head lights anyway?
Is there a distance you should park from a wall and then try to line them up at a certain height?
Is there a distance you should park from a wall and then try to line them up at a certain height?
