Difference between revisions of "Headlamp aim"
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The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead | The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead | ||
of the bulb/lenses/reflectors. Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in | of the bulb/lenses/reflectors. Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in | ||
| − | the following. | + | the following: |
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| + | http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_160.htm | ||
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf | http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf | ||
http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx | http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx | ||
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| + | These are an excellent articles, however they describe US laws and regulations, | ||
| + | which may or may not relate to UK policies: | ||
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| + | http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-aiming.htm | ||
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| + | http://www.danielsternlighting.com/images/Aim.pdf | ||
Latest revision as of 21:46, 1 February 2009
Headlamp aim is easiest reproduced, so if you are removing a headlamp work out where the beam is aimed on a wall first, then you can put it back there when you have finished.
The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead of the bulb/lenses/reflectors. Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in the following:
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_160.htm
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf
http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx
These are an excellent articles, however they describe US laws and regulations, which may or may not relate to UK policies: