Difference between revisions of "Headlamp aim"

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Headlamp aim is easiest reproduced, so if you are removing a headlamp
 
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
 
work out where the beam is aimed on a wall first, then you can put it back there
 
when you have finished.
 
when you have finished.
  
The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should pint directly ahead
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The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead
of the bulbsHipped beam is a little more complex and is explained in
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of the bulb/lenses/reflectorsDipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in
the following leaflets.
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the following.
  
 
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

Revision as of 16:30, 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.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf

http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx