Adjusting Headlights e92?

Pauldramos · 12-07-2012, 09:21 AM

I am constantly getting high beam flashed by oncoming traffic. My headlights seem to need adjustment. Anybody know of specs or instructions on how to adjust the headlights properly?

I found this article here but it seems more suggested than official http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407422

I'm looking for official BMW specs.

Thanks for any suggestions sarcastic or sincere.

SoTempted · 12-07-2012, 11:02 AM

I recently had to adjust mine...

-Open hood.
-Locate headlight assembly
-Locate knurled knob on top of headlight assembly
-Turn said knob.
...it's that easy.

Denk · 12-07-2012, 12:35 PM

If you had springs installed the rear level sensor may be incorrectly installed. Happens a lot since the arm can be installed 2 ways. If that's the case, I'd fix that and then play with adjusting the headlights. Clockwise cranks them down.

MKE_M3 · 12-07-2012, 01:06 PM

Just adjust it a bit at a time and go for a short drive. Adjust accordingly. Mine were too low from the factory. Otherwise, I'm sure the dealership would do it for free if they have been like that since new.

m3an · 12-07-2012, 01:08 PM

go to a parking lot and find a building to reference and adjust the beams off a wall so it will be easier.

Pauldramos · 12-11-2012, 10:18 AM

Thanks all. Parked next to another m3 turned on headlights and just matched those.

TheDeliverator · 12-11-2012, 03:23 PM

@OP Glad you were able to fix. Mind if I hijack...

Anyone have a dip in headlight coverage? The center coverage is lower then the outer coverage. Normal??? If not, can this be adjusted in a similar way?

See my elite PS skills below...

Mine was like this in Germany and remained the same after being shipped over.

ILLCOMM · 12-12-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denk

If you had springs installed the rear level sensor may be incorrectly installed. Happens a lot since the arm can be installed 2 ways. If that's the case, I'd fix that and then play with adjusting the headlights. Clockwise cranks them down.

This happened to me!

MRV99 · 12-13-2012, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDeliverator

@OP Glad you were able to fix. Mind if I hijack...

Anyone have a dip in headlight coverage? The center coverage is lower then the outer coverage. Normal??? If not, can this be adjusted in a similar way?

See my elite PS skills below...

Mine was like this in Germany and remained the same after being shipped over.

My xenons are like that on every BMW I have had

Aquariu///M · 12-13-2012, 02:10 AM

No wonder why my headlights are low.. since I lowered the car

TheDeliverator · 12-14-2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRV99

My xenons are like that on every BMW I have had

Good to know it's not just my car.

Thanks

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	If you had springs installed the rear level sensor may be incorrectly installed. Happens a lot since the arm can be installed 2 ways. If that's the case, I'd fix that and then play with adjusting the headlights. Clockwise cranks them down.
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MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	Just adjust it a bit at a time and go for a short drive. Adjust accordingly. Mine were too low from the factory. Otherwise, I'm sure the dealership would do it for free if they have been like that since new. __________________
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