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How to AIM HEADLIGHTS and reduce the people flashing highbeams at you!

28K views 20 replies 15 participants last post by  kojack  
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Thanks for the detailed report! But then, I enjoy having folks flash their beams on me as then I can really show them brights!
 
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I'm going to travel with a huge generator in the back so I better aim them down a speck. Last time a traveled at night fully loaded it was a total flash fest with other drivers! Thanks for the post Heckler. I'm sure it would take me hours hunting through the 9 volume paper manual to find that! LOL
 
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I cranked them down a bit. About an inch at 10 feet. I know that's a lot when you get out there a ways, but I was even getting flashed with no load in the back. When I get a nice bug free warm summer night on a deserted flat level road, I'll really check the focus right. ;)
 
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All UK Vehicles have an electronic adjustment switch in the Cabin ( legal requirement) so that the beam can be adjusted for load on the move !!
 
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It wouldn't be much of a trick to do. The adjuster is a big plastic Allen bolt. If I could motorize the bolts with a power window motor, I could go from pavement analysis to owl spotting in just a few seconds. However, I think I have adjusted the headlights on my Cadillac 3 times in 30 years, so I think I'll just stick with the screw driver method. :)

No wonder the cars cost more over there. Look ho many other (unnecessary:icon_rolleyes: ) add ons are required.
 
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I must admit that I have never had to adjust a headlight beam in my life......
 
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Quick headlight adjustment on 2014 Patriot

Hello, On my 2014 Patriot I open the hood. To the rear and above the light assembly is a metal bracket with two holes on it. Through one hole appears to be a plug which I did not touch. Through the other access hole however, is found a plastic screw for a 1/4" hex wrench. First I marked the position of the screw in the event I needed to return the original position. In my Patriot turning the screw clockwise 360 degrees lowered the beam. It was a quick and easily accessible five minute adjustment. Thanks to the previous posts in leading me to it. Hope it helps. Chief
 
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Not a bad thing if the woman looks good! ....... sorry couldn't resist..
 
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Anyone have a link for the pictures that are broken links in the first post. I was aligning my fog lights tonight and realized that my low beams seem to be awfully high (1.5-3.5' above the ground.) I need to go somewhere that is more level than my driveway, but if I know exactly what I'm doing, I can be done before someone questions what I'm doing...
 
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Have you noticed a lot of people flashing their beams at you? I usually drive with the fog lights on and I hadn't had anyone do it until I changed from the Affinity 215 60 r17 to the Destination LE2 225 65 r17. Strange. Maybe a slight height adjustment. People used to flash their lights at me all the time when I had my lifted Mountaineer.
 
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I may have to adjust mine. Mine looks like they are close together in beam. May need to spread the beam a bit. Anyone know if this can be done?