Ninehigh
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:16 PM |
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Potential stupid question about headlights
Yesterday I replaced both headlight bulbs (passenger side had gone, decided to replace as a pair)
Now the driver's side beam seem a bit off, looks low from where I'm sat.
The question is would turning the bulb round make any difference? It's a H7 one with 2 pins so I guess I could have fitted it upside down.
I've not driven down any properly dark roads yet, and the beam pattern against a wall looks ok..
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:26 PM |
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Answer is yes could be slightly out..
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tompat3463
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:27 PM |
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I would say so.. they have areflector on the the bulbs
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adithorp
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:27 PM |
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It'll only fit one way. Check it's seated properly (though that usually gives bad pattern). If not that then slight variation in the
filament position in the bulb can effect the aim. If it's that either re-adjust or try another bulb.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 17/1/13 at 10:29 PM |
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Thanks guys, I'll have a proper look at it when I get chance
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 08:13 PM |
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It is possible to get a H7 bulb in wrong affecting the beam pattern , have a look with a mirror if in doubt to make sure its located correctly
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 18/1/13 at 08:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
It is possible to get a H7 bulb in wrong affecting the beam pattern , have a look with a mirror if in doubt to make sure its located correctly
That's what I was thinking, it was a barstud to get out (until the top of the washer bottle popped off, it's supposed to to give you room
apparently!) so I've no idea which way it went in
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