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rakh1 · Sep 26th, 2005, 08:46 AM

Hi all,

I have a new MY2006 One and have found the dipped beam headlights a little low - even with the levelling switch at 0. This was highlighted when giving a few friends a lift (i.e. heavy in the back) and the dipped beams were much better as the nose was pointing up a little. Is there a way to adjust them up a bit so that I can see at night wihtout having to book a dealer visit? I don't need to know how to aim them - just if there is a way to adjust them manually?

Cheers - Rich

Richard22b · Sep 26th, 2005, 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rakh1

Hi all,

I have a new MY2006 One and have found the dipped beam headlights a little low - even with the levelling switch at 0. This was highlighted when giving a few friends a lift (i.e. heavy in the back) and the dipped beams were much better as the nose was pointing up a little. Is there a way to adjust them up a bit so that I can see at night wihtout having to book a dealer visit? I don't need to know how to aim them - just if there is a way to adjust them manually?

Cheers - Rich

I'm the same. this info would be very handy

MINICooperMurph · Sep 26th, 2005, 11:45 AM

What about the dial to the right of the steering wheel?

rakh1 · Sep 26th, 2005, 11:47 AM

Hi,

The problem is that even with the dial set to 0 (the most up they can be) the lights are still too low. I need a way to mechanically raise the level a little.

Rich

ScaryLady · Sep 26th, 2005, 12:45 PM

i'm hoping someone will know too, its something i've been wondering, mine are a little low

Richard22b · Sep 26th, 2005, 01:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScaryLady

i'm hoping someone will know too, its something i've been wondering, mine are a little low

Presently we're all hopes.
Now we just need someone with the answer.

MINI-Morgan · Sep 26th, 2005, 01:29 PM

Pull the rubber cover off the back of the light and have a look for a screw adjuster sticking out. Not sure if its different on the 05 model though...could well be. Normally its quite easy to do...but then if its wrong go into the dealers and ask them to sort it out.

rakh1 · Sep 28th, 2005, 12:34 PM

Was in town today so gave the dealer a quick call. They said no probs and I popped down later on. They did it in 20 mins whilst I waited. They said they were a little low but not a lot...will see this evening. Might need to know how to do it manually if it is still too low.

R

wils · Sep 28th, 2005, 02:35 PM

yeah i also want to know how to adjust this, because my left light is lower than my right light and i really want them to be at the same height....

zhigadum · Sep 29th, 2005, 01:42 AM

Haha, get a pair of spots installed and it won't matter that your regular lights are low

Just kidding - I totally know what you mean and am enjoying this thread.

Sep 26th, 2005, 08:46 AM	#1
rakh1 You gotta love the toys!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near London Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 204 Offline	How to adjust standard headlights... Hi all, I have a new MY2006 One and have found the dipped beam headlights a little low - even with the levelling switch at 0. This was highlighted when giving a few friends a lift (i.e. heavy in the back) and the dipped beams were much better as the nose was pointing up a little. Is there a way to adjust them up a bit so that I can see at night wihtout having to book a dealer visit? I don't need to know how to aim them - just if there is a way to adjust them manually? Cheers - Rich Mini One with lots of toys... http://rakh1.blogspot.com http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richand...mini/index.htm MINI2.COM Stickered up

Sep 26th, 2005, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
rakh1 You gotta love the toys!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near London Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 204 Offline	Hi, The problem is that even with the dial set to 0 (the most up they can be) the lights are still too low. I need a way to mechanically raise the level a little. Rich Mini One with lots of toys... http://rakh1.blogspot.com http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richand...mini/index.htm MINI2.COM Stickered up

Sep 26th, 2005, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Pull the rubber cover off the back of the light and have a look for a screw adjuster sticking out. Not sure if its different on the 05 model though...could well be. Normally its quite easy to do...but then if its wrong go into the dealers and ask them to sort it out. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Sep 28th, 2005, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
rakh1 You gotta love the toys!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Near London Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 204 Offline	Was in town today so gave the dealer a quick call. They said no probs and I popped down later on. They did it in 20 mins whilst I waited. They said they were a little low but not a lot...will see this evening. Might need to know how to do it manually if it is still too low. R Mini One with lots of toys... http://rakh1.blogspot.com http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richand...mini/index.htm MINI2.COM Stickered up

Sep 28th, 2005, 02:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 684 Offline	yeah i also want to know how to adjust this, because my left light is lower than my right light and i really want them to be at the same height.... i got an exhaust because i wanted to make my car sound fast, but its not fast at all, so therefore i am a ricer....

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Sep 26th, 2005, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rakh1 Hi all, I have a new MY2006 One and have found the dipped beam headlights a little low - even with the levelling switch at 0. This was highlighted when giving a few friends a lift (i.e. heavy in the back) and the dipped beams were much better as the nose was pointing up a little. Is there a way to adjust them up a bit so that I can see at night wihtout having to book a dealer visit? I don't need to know how to aim them - just if there is a way to adjust them manually? Cheers - Rich I'm the same. this info would be very handy

Sep 26th, 2005, 11:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
MINICooperMurph aka Nick Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 314 Offline	What about the dial to the right of the steering wheel?

Sep 26th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
ScaryLady Not really so scary...... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North East England Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 130 Offline	i'm hoping someone will know too, its something i've been wondering, mine are a little low

Sep 26th, 2005, 01:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScaryLady i'm hoping someone will know too, its something i've been wondering, mine are a little low Presently we're all hopes. Now we just need someone with the answer.

Sep 29th, 2005, 01:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
zhigadum MTN MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern US Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 144 Offline	Haha, get a pair of spots installed and it won't matter that your regular lights are low Just kidding - I totally know what you mean and am enjoying this thread.

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