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disdis · Jun 8th, 2003, 01:21 PM

can i just ask quickly whether Oz spec cars (non-xenon) have the headlight level adjuster feature std. (near the drivers side door next to the s/wheel)

since my S has the switch, but it doesn't work.

i dunno if its a fault or the switch is just for show??

robbo mcs · Jun 8th, 2003, 02:04 PM

Hi,

Yes it is standard and it works on mine. Best way to test it is when you are parked close to a wall (eg in your garage). You should see an obvious movement of the beam up and down when you rotate the switch.

Robbo

AussieMini · Jun 8th, 2003, 02:04 PM

Disdis: Yep My Dec 2001 build Cooper has them and they work fine.

IML337 · Jun 8th, 2003, 03:24 PM

I have seen this switch work in both Cooper's and Cooper S's - I'd say yours is broken.

AS you probably know there's no adjuster in cars with xenons as they self adjust...

ratboy · Jun 8th, 2003, 07:02 PM

it work fine on my MCS

Mike Clarke · Jun 8th, 2003, 07:13 PM

Works fine on my Cooper, actually used it last night for the first time.

disdis · Jun 8th, 2003, 09:38 PM

thx guys!

looks like another trip to my dealer

swamos · Jun 9th, 2003, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by disdis
thx guys!

looks like another trip to my dealer

With the Xenons, if people over-adjust them up, then that breaks them. Is this possible (I've heard of it many time on the self-adjusting xenons)

m1n130 · Jun 9th, 2003, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
With the Xenons, if people over-adjust them up, then that breaks them. Is this possible (I've heard of it many time on the self-adjusting xenons)

Is there an adjuster for the Xenon lights in the MINI ? I have Xenons, and have seen them self adjust, very cool

, but just curious if there is another adjustment that can be made ?

swamos · Jun 9th, 2003, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m1n130
Is there an adjuster for the Xenon lights in the MINI ? I have Xenons, and have seen them self adjust, very cool , but just curious if there is another adjustment that can be made ?

Yes there is an adjustment behind the headlight that makes them sit higher or lower as their default position. I haven't adjusted mine, so I won't talk more about that which I don't know about (a real change to form I know). Do a search on it (I know there is dozens of threads on the topic) or ask Snoopy

dannybarratt · Feb 7th, 2004, 04:36 PM

I have a jan 2004 uk spec cooper and the adjusters seem to do nothing. i have looked for blown fuses etc but nothing.
Strange thing is when the ignition is on but engine not running when you turn the headlights on they seem to move down then back up but the adjuster does nothing
Anyone any ideas before i call the dealer
Ta

gazah · Feb 7th, 2004, 10:45 PM

this is probably best moved over into another forum now, but i can say that the standard headlights do do some auto-calibration when you first turn them on [you can hear it more than see the change], but the manual adjuster should still work thereafter!

snoopy · Feb 8th, 2004, 12:04 AM

If you do a search, you will find instructions, with a warning about chaning the level (height).The adjustment screws are the same on Xenons and non Xenons.

Jun 8th, 2003, 01:21 PM	#1
disdis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 294 Offline	headlight adjuster in Oz Spec can i just ask quickly whether Oz spec cars (non-xenon) have the headlight level adjuster feature std. (near the drivers side door next to the s/wheel) since my S has the switch, but it doesn't work. i dunno if its a fault or the switch is just for show??

Jun 8th, 2003, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 181 Offline	it work fine on my MCS DARK SILVER COOPER S

Feb 7th, 2004, 04:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
dannybarratt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Wales Local Time: 11:10 PM Posts: 5 Offline	mine don't work either I have a jan 2004 uk spec cooper and the adjusters seem to do nothing. i have looked for blown fuses etc but nothing. Strange thing is when the ignition is on but engine not running when you turn the headlights on they seem to move down then back up but the adjuster does nothing Anyone any ideas before i call the dealer Ta

Feb 7th, 2004, 10:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	this is probably best moved over into another forum now, but i can say that the standard headlights do do some auto-calibration when you first turn them on [you can hear it more than see the change], but the manual adjuster should still work thereafter! come MOTOR with clubMINI

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Jun 8th, 2003, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 10:10 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi, Yes it is standard and it works on mine. Best way to test it is when you are parked close to a wall (eg in your garage). You should see an obvious movement of the beam up and down when you rotate the switch. Robbo

Jun 8th, 2003, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 687 Offline	Disdis: Yep My Dec 2001 build Cooper has them and they work fine.

Jun 8th, 2003, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	I have seen this switch work in both Cooper's and Cooper S's - I'd say yours is broken. AS you probably know there's no adjuster in cars with xenons as they self adjust...

Jun 8th, 2003, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 08:10 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Works fine on my Cooper, actually used it last night for the first time.

Jun 8th, 2003, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
disdis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 294 Offline	thx guys! looks like another trip to my dealer

Jun 9th, 2003, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by disdis thx guys! looks like another trip to my dealer With the Xenons, if people over-adjust them up, then that breaks them. Is this possible (I've heard of it many time on the self-adjusting xenons)

Jun 9th, 2003, 03:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
m1n130 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 295 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos With the Xenons, if people over-adjust them up, then that breaks them. Is this possible (I've heard of it many time on the self-adjusting xenons) Is there an adjuster for the Xenon lights in the MINI ? I have Xenons, and have seen them self adjust, very cool , but just curious if there is another adjustment that can be made ?

Jun 9th, 2003, 05:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by m1n130 Is there an adjuster for the Xenon lights in the MINI ? I have Xenons, and have seen them self adjust, very cool , but just curious if there is another adjustment that can be made ? Yes there is an adjustment behind the headlight that makes them sit higher or lower as their default position. I haven't adjusted mine, so I won't talk more about that which I don't know about (a real change to form I know). Do a search on it (I know there is dozens of threads on the topic) or ask Snoopy

Feb 8th, 2004, 12:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 09:10 AM Posts: 1,149 Offline	If you do a search, you will find instructions, with a warning about chaning the level (height).The adjustment screws are the same on Xenons and non Xenons.

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