Member Since: 13 Oct 2009
Location: Leedsdale-on-Tees
Posts: 102
Europe headlight adjustment
Has anybody done this yet
Take out the grille, remove the headlight, unplug the electrics, and flick a switch ......and replace
Sounds easy
Any tips
1st Feb 2010 8:53 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
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If you haven't done it before, take one light out and familiarise yourself with the lever.....and note it's current position! Switch it over, and then try and do the other insitu. Once you've done it once or twice, you should be able to make the change without removing the lights.
One other tip, download and copy the relevant section of the manual in French to be able to show the Gendarmes that you actually don't need a deflector lens.
If it's not apparent by this stage, only those of glove size small (and below) should attempt to do this with their hand, else find a suitable tool to insert.Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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Isn't it easier just to buy deflectors? Seems a lot of effort to do this mechanically ...Paul
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2nd Feb 2010 12:14 am
cooperman17
Member Since: 13 Oct 2009
Location: Leedsdale-on-Tees
Posts: 102
Did it over the weekend
The worst bit is releasing the top grille catches and then having to pull the grille out from the 2 bottom catches. Needs a bit of faith
The lights are retained an metal sliding catches which just need moving into the correct position to release the headlight units. Surprised how light the units are
Still a bit of a chore for what is an easy switch flick on other cars.
8th Feb 2010 10:40 am
livestronguk
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Bristol uk
Posts: 25
Have taken the lights out and noticed that the levers are in different positions. Does anyone know which position is correct for UK driving. Off to Belgium next week so really want to be confident with the system as I would really rather not use deflectors.
12th Feb 2010 6:33 pm
JRL2W
Member Since: 03 Sep 2007
Location: SHETLAND
Posts: 45
As I'm off to France and Switzerland in May, I have been checking out the recommended method, from the handbook, for changing the headlight aim. It took me about 5 minutes to remove grille, one head light unit and disconnect wiring, thus enabling me to reach the switch to change over the beam. It's a bit of pain, but is fairly straightforward. The lever is in the up position for UK, so has to be moved down for abroad.4 x 4 x Really Far!
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12th Feb 2010 8:08 pm
livestronguk
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: Bristol uk
Posts: 25
Cheers JRL2W that's a big help. Incidentally I have an XS in Nara Bronze. Did Bi-Xenons come as standard? I didn't have choice but do miss having xenons. Thanks again. George
12th Feb 2010 8:14 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
Supercharged wrote:
Isn't it easier just to buy deflectors? Seems a lot of effort to do this mechanically ...
I'm pretty sure external beam deflectors don't work with the Xenons as they use a "Projector" arrangement where the beam pattern is formed internally.Clive
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12th Feb 2010 8:23 pm
JRL2W
Member Since: 03 Sep 2007
Location: SHETLAND
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Bi-Xenons were extra on XS spec.4 x 4 x Really Far!
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Discovery 3 XS manual Cairns Blue - Long gone!
12th Feb 2010 11:11 pm
cooperman17
Member Since: 13 Oct 2009
Location: Leedsdale-on-Tees
Posts: 102
Have just driven down to the alps and having adjusted the lights they are brilliant. Even adjusted the auto high beam for RH driving.
If you are relying on the stickers beware. Looking at the ones available on the ferry the D4 isn't listed.
13th Feb 2010 8:36 am
whatthehelldoiknow
Member Since: 16 Jul 2008
Location: B92
Posts: 4
The tourist lever simply cuts off the 15 degree part of the beam that lights the left of the road in the UK, this is the bit that would blind oncoming drivers in Europe. Point your lights at a wall and you'll see what I mean. Thus, the headlamps are RHD / LHD market specific.
Don't EVER EVER use the stick on beam deflectors. The lamps are designed to work with that clear lens unobstructed so putting anything in the way creats a hot spot that will melt the lens. I've seen it happen.--
What the hell do I know?
18th Mar 2010 3:17 pm
kenny
Member Since: 17 Jan 2010
Location: South West Aus
Posts: 79
How do you get the grill off the bottom 2 catches? do you pull out or up?
Ididn't have the faith to pull any harder when I tried...
19th Mar 2010 12:50 am
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2005
Location: Sunny Sussex
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I use a bent 3mm welding rod, learnt that trick when I had my Sport, takes me 30 seconds a side D4 3.0 HSE cameras,Hybrid TV, 20" alloys, heated wheel, privacy, Tow pack.
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20th Mar 2010 11:46 am
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In the 3 years I've had my D3 SE I've travelled to and from France about 30 times or more. I've never adjusted the lights and have never been flashed by oncoming drivers. If you do a search on here, you'll find that the consensus is there's no need to adjust.Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
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