Adjusting headlights

Spoolin335 · 11-24-2009, 07:55 PM

So i took my car into BMW today to get my headlights looked at. My beams are way to high and i tried to adjust them myself. The adjustment knob on my left headlight would not work so thats why i took it in. Anyways BMW says the knobs i was using are for left-right adjustment, and i was using the wrong ones.

I tried to find the knobs for up-down but cant seem to see them.

Anyone know where the damn knob is? I feel pretty embarrassed that i have to ask this, but i dont see another knob.

I attached pics of the knobs i thought was for up-down circled in red.

LEFT

RIGHT

Spitfirocks · 11-24-2009, 07:58 PM

Its right above the headlight unit. Atleast thats the case for the e90.

Good luck!

rkan · 11-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Thats the knobs I just used to raise my passenger side up. seemed to go up fine for me.
?? Did I just move it to the side and not notice?

Spoolin335 · 11-24-2009, 09:07 PM

see i tried on the passenger too and it moves it up and down... BMW says those are not the right ones. i even have the print out of my service report.

anyone with an E92 know of the other knobs?

Noc57 · 11-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm confused.....you took your car in and they didn't adjust them for you?

Why is there still a problem??

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Spoolin335 · 11-24-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Noc57

I'm confused.....you took your car in and they didn't adjust them for you?

Why is there still a problem??

...

they wanted .6hrs of labor to adjust my headlights. i told them to dont worry about it as im not a retard and can do it myself if i know where the knobs are.

i wont pay 60$ for a 5 min job i can do myself.

Noc57 · 11-24-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

they wanted .6hrs of labor to adjust my headlights. i told them to dont worry about it as im not a retard and can do it myself if i know where the knobs are.

i wont pay 60$ for a 5 min job i can do myself.

Your car is not under warranty??

Anyways I'm curious as well. My passenger light is higher than the drivers side, resulting in constant flashes by other drivers. Be nice to get a quick fix for this without going to the dealer.

Spoolin335 · 11-25-2009, 12:08 AM

adjusting your headlights height is no covered...

seriously does nobody know how to adjust the headlights?

Noc57 · 11-25-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin335

adjusting your headlights height is no covered...

I don't see how it wouldn't be. If you're constantly getting flashed by other drivers and it's a road hazzard, why is it your fault if the lights aren't functioning correctly?

Find another dealer.

Though I'm sure there's an easy fix to this.

Spoolin335 · 11-25-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noc57

I don't see how it wouldn't be. If you're constantly getting flashed by other drivers and it's a road hazzard, why is it your fault if the lights aren't functioning correctly?

Find another dealer.

Though I'm sure there's an easy fix to this.

well they say my active headlights are aiming up because im lowered.
i dont believe it, but i know there is a manual adjustment knob.

i need a factory service manual...

cotmfk · 11-25-2009, 07:28 AM

If anything, the fact that you are lowered should make your headlights lower. This happened to me on all my old lowered cars. I would have to adjust them UP to get the lights back to normal.

I can't really help you with your question, though. (doh) I haven't even tried to adjust the headlights on this car, as they seem to be high enough for me.

Do you have the owners manual? If so, it might say something in there.

Nr!qUe · 11-25-2009, 01:23 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6704

Spoolin335 · 11-25-2009, 02:05 PM

^ i read that whole thread. ive searched, but it mostly pertains to E90's and older model bmws...

Spoolin335 · 11-25-2009, 03:53 PM

ok so i went out and dinked around with the headlights. the knob circled in red is infact the height adjustment. the side to side adjustment knob is located in the fender under a small plastic cap.

usless tech's didnt even check my left headlight to make sure it will adjust accordingly.
back to bmw i guess

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Spitfirocks Lieutenant 40 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 335i 07 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	Its right above the headlight unit. Atleast thats the case for the e90. Good luck!
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rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	Thats the knobs I just used to raise my passenger side up. seemed to go up fine for me. ?? Did I just move it to the side and not notice?
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cotmfk Major General 2060 Rep 6,127 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	If anything, the fact that you are lowered should make your headlights lower. This happened to me on all my old lowered cars. I would have to adjust them UP to get the lights back to normal. I can't really help you with your question, though. (doh) I haven't even tried to adjust the headlights on this car, as they seem to be high enough for me. Do you have the owners manual? If so, it might say something in there. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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Spoolin335 Justin Herass 333 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: X6M / M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 Audi TTRS [10.00] 2012 BMW X6M [9.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.00]	ok so i went out and dinked around with the headlights. the knob circled in red is infact the height adjustment. the side to side adjustment knob is located in the fender under a small plastic cap. usless tech's didnt even check my left headlight to make sure it will adjust accordingly. back to bmw i guess __________________
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