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Old Aug 27, 2006
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adjust headlights?

i got my HIDs in and they are low... how can i adjust the headlights to aim them? Gearrboooox?
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OE headlights? Search?
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There is an oval slot on the top of the headlight; just just a phillips screw driver and turn either counterclockwise or clockwise. I don't remember which way it is to make it higher but you should be able to find out.
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they shouldnt be misaligned if all you did was installed new bulbs

if you really feel that you need to realign them...read your manual
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most hid kits do not fit exactly like halogen to give the same beam, except catz maybe. so its likely the bulb is producing different optics due to being in the wrong position. stick screwdriver in from the top of the frame and turn this gear.

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I had to lower my beams. When I first installed my HID system, I was getting flashed by every other driver. After lowering the beam significantly, I'm only getting flashed once in a great while (perhaps two or three times since adjusting them).
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well, i didnt need to change the setting after i installed my HIDs...

i must have received a well made set
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gearbox how bout on an 04-05 civic head light?
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same adjustment for an 04-05 headlight.
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ya just look for a hole in the metal frame that you can stick a screwdriver into and turn a gear. should be the same type of gear.
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