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Old 06-14-2010, 03:22 PM
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I need help adjusting my headlights I replace my passenger side headlights and driver side was aim high I always got flash with my high beam...
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I drove around with my low beam but I can't see much drive me nuts than I put high beam I see whole entire road but I get flash by other drivers...

I follow the DIY but man is confusing I been trying find good video but nothing so far make any sense... can someone post step by step better than DIY cause I don't get the tape measuring way or at least someone has video or something...
 

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Old 06-14-2010, 03:30 PM
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What year Civic do you have exactly? If 96-00, I know for sure you stick a screwdriver into the metal gears in the back and turn until correct.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:37 PM
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civic 97 lx... I adjust to what you see on the pic
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 03:42 PM
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yea I was looking at the manual... the problem is i don't have stock oem headlight made by honda I have aftermarket and the one have now they both have level inside and look identical to oem but don't have those marker like the manual states.

ok I'm going follow this manual to see where I get... thank you.
 

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Old 06-14-2010, 04:10 PM
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If they don't help at all, then take a picture of the back of the headlights for us to see.

Next time, be sure to mention that the headlights are not stock.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cvcrcr99
If they don't help at all, then take a picture of the back of the headlights for us to see.

Next time, be sure to mention that the headlights are not stock.
my apology...

I adjust it what the manual said I'm waiting for it to get dark Im going for night drive with high beam to see what are the reaction I center it at zero and point down a bit hopefully I don't get flash anymore.

I appreciate your help.
 
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Old 06-14-2010, 05:42 PM
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High beams are supposed to be high enough to blind anyone in front of you, that's why there are low beams. Adjust the low beams so you can see reasonably well and use them whenever there is traffic. The high beams will take care of themselves. Always adjust headlight aim on the low beam setting.

You can't tell anything about aim being right next to a wall. Get on a level surface in a dark area and look at what they do 50 or 100 feet out in front of the car. You can unplug one bulb or stand in front of one headlight so you see only where the other one is shining in order to adjust them independently.

Also the low beams should point to the right slightly so as not to get in the eyes of oncoming drivers (who are usually on your left).
 

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Old 06-15-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mk378
High beams are supposed to be high enough to blind anyone in front of you, that's why there are low beams. Adjust the low beams so you can see reasonably well and use them whenever there is traffic. The high beams will take care of themselves. Always adjust headlight aim on the low beam setting.

You can't tell anything about aim being right next to a wall. Get on a level surface in a dark area and look at what they do 50 or 100 feet out in front of the car. You can unplug one bulb or stand in front of one headlight so you see only where the other one is shining in order to adjust them independently.

Also the low beams should point to the right slightly so as not to get in the eyes of oncoming drivers (who are usually on your left).
ok I'll try that

thank you.
 
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