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Lord Hemming · Oct 21st, 2005, 09:28 PM

I have a early '04 MCS with the "old" style xenon headlights. Does anyone know how to switch the headlamps to LHD for driving in Europe?

Sorry if this has been covered before, but I can't find anything

KPKalle · Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:02 AM

It has been covered but I never found a definitive answer.

However in August I drove to the UK from Sweden and was wondering the same thing, albeit in reverse. The vague advice I found here said that the 04 xenons can't be adjusted and don't need to be. And that you cannot stick things onto the lights to redirect the beam since it'll melt onto the plastic and destroy the headlights!

Anyway, I did plenty of night driving in the UK in August and never got flashed once. With no adjustment!

jammythart · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:50 PM

Have you found an answer yet?? I need one related to the headlight question.

jason74 · Jul 12th, 2007, 05:03 PM

I have not long got back from driving in France, and I was informed by my dealer that the old style xenons do not have an adjustment switch at the back of the light unit. They said that they could supply the sticker set to deflect the beam, but at the time had none in stock, so I went to my local car shop and purchased them from there.
I think they were called "Eurolights". Came in 2 parts - 1 round and 1 rectangular - used the round section, there is a little dimple and some horizontal lines on the light for helping out on the alignment. Done plenty of night driving and had no probs removing them when I got home.
Hope that helps you both.

Oct 21st, 2005, 09:28 PM	#1
Lord Hemming You can call me Lord Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston Texas Local Time: 02:17 PM Posts: 54 Offline	Xenon Adjustment I have a early '04 MCS with the "old" style xenon headlights. Does anyone know how to switch the headlamps to LHD for driving in Europe? Sorry if this has been covered before, but I can't find anything

Oct 22nd, 2005, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 21,393 Offline	It has been covered but I never found a definitive answer. However in August I drove to the UK from Sweden and was wondering the same thing, albeit in reverse. The vague advice I found here said that the 04 xenons can't be adjusted and don't need to be. And that you cannot stick things onto the lights to redirect the beam since it'll melt onto the plastic and destroy the headlights! Anyway, I did plenty of night driving in the UK in August and never got flashed once. With no adjustment! Global Moderator

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jammythart MINININININININI! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leicestersostershire Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 225 Offline	Have you found an answer yet?? I need one related to the headlight question. 0 days to go....lets drive!!! CAN YOU TELL WHAT IT IS YET!!!!

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Jul 12th, 2007, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
jason74 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 09:17 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I have not long got back from driving in France, and I was informed by my dealer that the old style xenons do not have an adjustment switch at the back of the light unit. They said that they could supply the sticker set to deflect the beam, but at the time had none in stock, so I went to my local car shop and purchased them from there. I think they were called "Eurolights". Came in 2 parts - 1 round and 1 rectangular - used the round section, there is a little dimple and some horizontal lines on the light for helping out on the alignment. Done plenty of night driving and had no probs removing them when I got home. Hope that helps you both.

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