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Old 09 September 2014, 02:49 PM
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When I drive at night my Hawkeye headlights look too high, and I am frequently getting cars coming towards me flashing their lights (and cars I am following putting their fogs on..). I know they are auto adjust but is there any manual adjustment to lower the beam. From what I understand there is a level sensor but if this fails, the headlights should fail in their lowest position. The car passed its MOT a few months back without any problem but maybe its a recent issue.

Thanks in advance for any advice,

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Should be a manual adjuster on each light, in order to set them for the auto-leveller to work to.

Either ask someone who has one or refer it to a decent dealer.
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Should be a manual adjuster on each light, in order to set them for the auto-leveller to work to.

Either ask someone who has one or refer it to a decent dealer.
Thanks Will have a look.
Old 09 September 2014, 08:09 PM
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Usually a vertical 10mm bolt head.
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Had a quick look and can't see anything obvious to adjust. Anyone done this?

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Old 14 September 2014, 11:49 AM
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Nip it into a stealers, ask someone to take a look...doubtful they will charge you.
Old 15 September 2014, 12:36 PM
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problem is adjust them down then in middle of the road at 60mph they adjust back to standard which is 1ft now in front of the car they are a hazard, you need to check the sensors on the axle as water has probably got in, stealers quote 250+ vat for each sensor you will get from breakers
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I had this and sprayed my front & rear levelling sensors with WD40. Problem went away after 2 days and not come back since! Worth a go!
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