Headlamp alignment

An alchemy of sparks, copper wire and earth

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
User avatar
boardmonkey
Registered user
Posts: 218
Joined: 27 May 2009, 14:27
80-90 Mem No: 6853
Location: Kernow

Headlamp alignment

Post by boardmonkey »

Hi,

I had replaced my cracked and corroded headlamps with some new jobbies, held in place with cable ties, fitted with Nightbreakers..
Anyway, I forgot to note the beam pattern before I replaced them, and now they are pissed...One seems too high. :shock: :roll:

Any chance anyone has noted the main & dipped bulb beam pattern height ?
''Nellie'' born 01/87 Hannover WV2ZZZ25ZHH067456 now fitting with a new heart EJ25 N/A

User avatar
CovKid
Trader
Posts: 8411
Joined: 30 Apr 2006, 13:19
80-90 Mem No: 3529
Location: Ralph - Coventry (Retired)
Contact:

Re: Headlamp alignment

Post by CovKid »

Quite a few tips on doing it yourself but as a first, you'll note that each headlamp on dipped, has a kick up to the left? That kick should begin at kerbs edge on an average road. The beam shoiuld light the way but not light up drivers heads. That should give you a starting point at least. Set the other at a similar height to start with.

Then refer to: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=uk+he ... 56#imgdii=_" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The pattern and height can be clarified on level ground in front of a blank wall. This is all dipped setting, which is what the MOT will look at.
Roller paint your camper at home: http://roller.epizy.com/55554/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for MP4 download.

Post Reply