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undy 07-19-2011 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimeg (Post 1140573)
I'm having problems adjusting the low beams of my HID headlights. My left beam is too far to the left and a bit high. It also has a much narrower beam then the left side. (Possibly it's a faulty light). The right side has a wider or normal type beam but it's too low and.... I'm out of adjustment for both headlights.%/ Strange situation as the high beams are perfect. I'm at a loss here , any thoughts? At this juncture I just might use the high beams all the time. The strange thing is a local friend with a BDR is having the same problem and results.:(

Funny you should mention this... but ... I've got the EXACT same problem with my retrofit HID bulb kit. No matter how you adjust it there's shards of light that shoot off up and to the left. I contacted the supplier of the kit and was told it's an adjustment problem. It's not an adjustment problem! I band-aided it as you did by adjusting the bulb to point downward in front of the car. It's to the point I don't like driving it at night for fear of offending on-coming drivers. I'm considering uninstalling the kit and returning to my regular headlights. I was warned by others and should of listened.

Here's the link ...

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/texa...version-5.html

Jimeg 07-19-2011 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by undy (Post 1141262)
Funny you should mention this... but ... I've got the EXACT same problem with my retrofit HID bulb kit. No matter how you adjust it there's shards of light that shoot off up and to the left. I contacted the supplier of the kit and was told it's an adjustment problem. It's not an adjustment problem! I band-aided it as you did by adjusting the bulb to point downward in front of the car. It's to the point I don't like driving it at night for fear of offending on-coming drivers. I'm considering uninstalling the kit and returning to my regular headlights. I was warned by others and should of listened.

Here's the link ...

http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/texa...version-5.html

Undy,

I wish I would have known this problem before hand as I would have stayed with stock lamps as well. I would have just adjusted them low and used the high beams all the time. I'm going to try a replacement candle to see if that has any effect. If not, I guess I’ll do what I should have with the non HID beams. The only draw back is the bright hi beam indicator on the dash which I will have to darken.

D111 07-19-2011 09:56 AM

The only draw back is the bright hi beam indicator on the dash which I will have to darken.[/quote]

I'm just going to pluck one of the wires off that indicator we will know when the high beams are on.

Actually the wire will probably fall off by itself soon as most everything else that comes loose on this four wheeled vibrator:)

Jimeg 07-19-2011 12:28 PM

Head Light Problems
 
Dennis,

Jay is going to send me a new housing and candle to install to see if that rectifies the problem.

Funny on the vibrator, but true.....Thank God for Loctite.

Jimeg 07-25-2011 04:57 PM

HID Headlight Problems
 
Gentlemen,

Now I have a new problem with the HID headlights. I pull the switch out and only the left works. Push it back in and only the right works, one more time and no lights at all. After waiting a fair amount of time and making another attempt I get the same scenario. Any suggestions???


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