deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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I have just fitted my Depo's and the bulbs aren't aligned equally. The drivers side seems to be pointing up more, but still isn't dazzling drivers
Is there a way of me aligning the bulbs or does it need to be done at a garage? The only trouble is I don't know if the drivers is too high or the passenger too low 
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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craig8
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bit late now but it might help someone else, but i did it by parking infront of the garage door, marked on the door where the beam was with some chalk, changed the headlights then adjusted the beams so they were in the same place as the markings
E36 328
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by craig8
bit late now but it might help someone else, but i did it by parking infront of the garage door, marked on the door where the beam was with some chalk, changed the headlights then adjusted the beams so they were in the same place as the markings
Is that by moving the whole light unit of the bulb? I have electric height adjustment too...
I presume a garage will be able to do this properly?
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andyc1234
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theres a dial on the back of the light for adjusting the beam angle should be the same to adjust it whever its electric adjustment or not
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andyc1234
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park infront of a wall and set the beams to about knee height
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by andyc1234
park infront of a wall and set the beams to about knee height
How close to the wall? Also, I fear the adjustment will be near on impossible without removing the actual headlight. Is this correct?
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Joe
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No you can adjust with the light in, try parking a car next to yours against a wall and level it up with them.
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Mo
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as said before black dial/knob behind headlight. twist it and you'll hear the adjuster motor moving.
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deano87
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Ahhh I'll give it a go. Will also phone up my mechanic tomorrow as I need a hand with my console light bulbs.
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corsa_rob
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Registered: 22nd Jan 06
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help with console lighht bulbs??!!! dude that is lame get a haynes manual and get cracking...at least try...if ure carefull u wont break nothing! do it ureself ...asking sum 1 to remove sum plastic cover pop a bulb out and a new one in is stupid...and adjusting ure headlamps is piece too...just bin explained like lol...give it a go ureself ;o)
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_rob
help with console lighht bulbs??!!! dude that is lame get a haynes manual and get cracking...at least try...if ure carefull u wont break nothing! do it ureself ...asking sum 1 to remove sum plastic cover pop a bulb out and a new one in is stupid...and adjusting ure headlamps is piece too...just bin explained like lol...give it a go ureself ;o)
You obviously aren't aware that Vauxhall changed the heater console after 98 - it isn't as simple as the Haynes manual says, seen as I've been reading it  I know how to adjust the headlight, but don't know what position they're supposed to be in to begin with.
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deano87
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Just got them aligned at a local MOT station. £10 - BARGAIN!
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