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Old 11-30-09, 11:35 PM
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I have non HID headlights with aftermarket HIDs. i recently had to remove my HIDs and put the factory bulbs back in so the dealer would do some maint. but now that i installed the HIDs the aim on the driver headlamp is lower than usual.

Does anyone know how to adjust the vertical aim on the headlamp.

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Old 12-01-09, 01:00 AM
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Huh? Non-HID lamps? You mean non-projector housings? Either way there is usually a screw that u turn on the headlamp itself for vertical alignment.
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The owners manual has a page showing the two screws for vertical and horizontal adjustments. They are (A) and (B) good luck with (B) by the way it's a pain in the ***.
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which one is for the vertical A or B?
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Originally Posted by DJSirkit13
which one is for the vertical A or B?
If you read the manual it's pretty clear you shouldn't adjust one without adjusting the other.
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IsD, yes, ISx50's can come without HID's, but they still come with projector housings.

I just installed my aftermarket HID kit this past weekend and had the same problem. If you look behind the housing, there's a bolt that's painted silver (painted or naturally, can't remember). You'll need a wrench (i think maybe 5mm or smaller) to get at it. Turn it clockwise to raise the height of the beam level. It's a tight area, so it's a little bit of a pain in the ***.

I hope that's right, 'cause that's what I did. lol, but it increased the height to where I want it and the beam pattern is good. Hope this helps.
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you can also use a philips screw driver to make it turn
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