How To Adjust Headlight Beam Height

[Luciddream71]

Worked like a charm! I have to admit at first I was skeptical that the Philips head would work, but it was perfect. Straight through the plastic funnel and the head engaged the little gear thing without a hitch. Very easy to turn and didn't strip the gear at all. Each revolution produced the tiniest change in the lens angle so just be patient and you will eventually achieve the desired height. Adjusted both lights in less than 2 minutes. Went for a test drive, came back, made minor adjustment in less than a minute. [QUOTE

Which direction? Just tried and seemed like either direction didn't do anything

 

[Luciddream71]

I have a GT2. Hole is there. The only reason it should take any time really is deciding if it's too high or too low compared to the other and the indecision going on in ones mind.

What direction to raise ? Just tried and looks like it's not doing anything at all in either direction

 

[vipeboy2000]

What direction to raise ? Just tried and looks like it's not doing anything at all in either direction

are you sure the adjustment portion is being engaged with the screw driver? it is pretty deep. there should be marking next to the hole with arrows showing which way for up/down

 

[Luciddream71]

are you sure the adjustment portion is being engaged with the screw driver? it is pretty deep. there should be marking next to the hole with arrows showing which way for up/down

I'm not 100% sure. It's a #2 8" phillips I'm using. Feels like when I stick it in it goes to the bottom

 

[Snicklefritz]

I'm not 100% sure. It's a #2 8" phillips I'm using. Feels like when I stick it in it goes to the bottom

that should work. make sure that you put a fair amount of down pressure as you turn slooowly and deliberately, while you watch your headlights on the wall: the progress up or down is a lot of twisting of the no. 2 screwdriver to get a little movement of the light patch.

 

[Luciddream71]

that should work. make sure that you put a fair amount of down pressure as you turn slooowly and deliberately, while you watch your headlights on the wall: the progress up or down is a lot of twisting of the no. 2 screwdriver to get a little movement of the light patch.

Ok. I'll try again this evening. Appreciate it.

 

[Landshark]

For the life of me, screw driver didn't work on my gt2. Just felt like I was turning forever in either direction and nothing was happening

you need the correct size screwdriver (i forget what it is, search through the posts) ... you insert it and kinda wiggle it around a bit until you feel it slot in the teeth, then you can adjust ...

 

[Snicklefritz]

you need the correct size screwdriver (i forget what it is, search through the posts) ... you insert it and kinda wiggle it around a bit until you feel it slot in the teeth, then you can adjust ...

the no. 2 phillips is the correct size, at least 8 inches in length. How To Adjust Headlight Beam Height

 

[Luciddream71]

you need the correct size screwdriver (i forget what it is, search through the posts) ... you insert it and kinda wiggle it around a bit until you feel it slot in the teeth, then you can adjust ...

Yeah, got a #2 by 8". I'll try again and see if I can feel it grab.

 

[ChaneRZ]

And make sure to check the teeth if they are actually moving when you turn the screw driver.

 

[Luciddream71]

And make sure to check the teeth if they are actually moving when you turn the screw driver.

Can you see the teeth ???

 

[Luciddream71]

The hole approach is useless on mine. Can't feel the #2 catch any gear, just feels like I'm screwing into the sidewall. Gonna have to try the bolt behind the light.

 

[Luciddream71]

I used the #2 Phillips screwdriver and it worked great. It took less than a minute to make the adjustment. I also shined a flashlight on the gear that turns while I was turning the screwdriver to make sure it was actually turning. It turns slowly compared to the screwdriver but it works. Now I can see down the road and nobody flashed their high beams at me.

I have a #2 but I think the shaft is way too thick, exactly what phillips did you use ? Lol

 

[Luciddream71]

The hole is meant for a special tool similar to torx but meant to engage the gears. IIRC I found one that worked when I needed to adjust my Sorento headlights.

It's really good to know all models are the same.

Link?? I bought a #2 but the shaft is too thick

 

[Snicklefritz]

Link?? I bought a #2 but the shaft is too thick

that would explain why your not reaching the adjustment teeth way down there. the first #2 I tried was too thick as well. the one I have that worked is a better quality tool with a thinner shaft that easily fits down that hole with room to spare. there are plenty of options in hardware or even auto parts stores. the one I bought that works I picked up at O'Reilly. couldn't tell you a brand name it is coming up on four years ago.

 

[Rodtheviking]

Skinny long #2 philips, and you have to turn it quite a bit, more than you would think.

 

[SRV]

Has anyone with stock suspension thought their low-beams shine too low? I think mine do, the beams stops about maybe 40 feet in front of the car.

How far do your low-beams shine?

 

[D.J.]

What direction to raise ? Just tried and looks like it's not doing anything at all in either direction

Are you sure you are engaging position A - vertical?

 

[Rodtheviking]

Has anyone with stock suspension thought their low-beams shine too low? I think mine do, the beams stops about maybe 40 feet in front of the car.

How far do your low-beams shine?

Mine sure did, I was forced to do it once I put in springs. It was really bad.

 

[Landshark]

Has anyone with stock suspension thought their low-beams shine too low? I think mine do, the beams stops about maybe 40 feet in front of the car.

How far do your low-beams shine?

yep, the first time i drove it a night it was frickin' DANGEROUS - couldn't see a damn thing in front of me. raised the headlights the next day ....