Head lights on the new lexuses350
11-01-19, 09:56 AM
#1
Driver School Candidate
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Head lights on the new lexuses350
Hello everyone,
so I just bought a new Lexus es350 basic version and noticed after couple of weeks that the head light on my left side is weaker than than the right side. When it is completely dark the right side head light covers more distance than the left. When I put it on full beam then it’s the same.
I am not sure if it is designed this way or the left light is weaker in my car and I need to take it to the dealer.
thanks in advance
so I just bought a new Lexus es350 basic version and noticed after couple of weeks that the head light on my left side is weaker than than the right side. When it is completely dark the right side head light covers more distance than the left. When I put it on full beam then it’s the same.
I am not sure if it is designed this way or the left light is weaker in my car and I need to take it to the dealer.
thanks in advance
11-01-19, 10:44 AM
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Maybe out of focus. There's instructions in the manual on how to adjust that - or if it was me, I head straight to the dealer.
11-01-19, 11:24 AM
#4
Lexus Champion
How different are they?
The left headlight is typically aimed slightly lower, to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. The right headlight is set higher to catch road signs better. Could this be what you are seeing?
This is assuming that you are in Oman and that you drive on the right hand side of the road, which I think you do.
https://www.cars.com/articles/how-do...1420683926799/
The left headlight is typically aimed slightly lower, to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. The right headlight is set higher to catch road signs better. Could this be what you are seeing?
This is assuming that you are in Oman and that you drive on the right hand side of the road, which I think you do.
One way to tell if headlights are correctly aimed is to park the vehicle on a level surface and shine the headlights on a garage door or wall 25 feet ahead (some cars may require a different distance). The top of the low beam shining on the wall should be at or slightly below the height of the center of the headlight lens for most vehicles. You should expect the light pattern to be higher on the right side (passenger side) to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver’s side to prevent blinding other drivers. This should give you a good idea of whether the beams on both sides are aimed correctly.
11-01-19, 11:35 AM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
How different are they?
The left headlight is typically aimed slightly lower, to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. The right headlight is set higher to catch road signs better. Could this be what you are seeing?
This is assuming that you are in Oman and that you drive on the right hand side of the road, which I think you do.
https://www.cars.com/articles/how-do...1420683926799/
The left headlight is typically aimed slightly lower, to avoid blinding oncoming drivers. The right headlight is set higher to catch road signs better. Could this be what you are seeing?
This is assuming that you are in Oman and that you drive on the right hand side of the road, which I think you do.
https://www.cars.com/articles/how-do...1420683926799/
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11-02-19, 03:35 AM
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Thank you for all the replies, especially JDR76, it sounds very logical to what you have said. I confirmed the same with the dealer and am more at peace now.
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11-02-19, 06:36 PM
#7
Lexus Champion
You can raise both of them a bit if you think they are too low. Lexus tends to be pretty conservative on the aim of their headlights for glare. Like stated, left is supposed to be lower than right.
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