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Offline Rob-MK5

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Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« on: 22 August 2007, 13:21 »
Only started to notice now its getting abit darker, but my headlights seem to be
pointing down and only shine around 3 metres in front of the car  :angry:

I inderstand they have adjusters on the rear,

Maybe just take it VW best idea,  Just thought i'd check make sure im not being stupid,

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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #1 on: 22 August 2007, 14:04 »
when you got the springs fitted, did they damage/disconnect the self-levelling sensors from the suspension?

If if reconnected properly, the fact that you've lowered the car may "upset" the self levelling mechanism and the parameters it expects for your car height

They may need to be readjusted - there are a few threads on VW Vortex regarding this
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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #2 on: 22 August 2007, 14:20 »
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Offline Rob-MK5

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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #3 on: 22 August 2007, 15:48 »
Cheers guys, i think they were no better when the car wasnt lowered,

Maybe take the car VW, if the Link doesnt work,

Rob


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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #4 on: 22 August 2007, 21:52 »
Cheers guys, i think they were no better when the car wasnt lowered,

Maybe take the car VW, if the Link doesnt work,

Rob



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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #5 on: 28 August 2007, 18:43 »
Do they carry out the initial "self alignment" calibration?
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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #6 on: 28 August 2007, 22:11 »
Car was at dealer today and it seemed they needed setting up again,

Lots lots better know :D

Also i said about my Paddles have the very edge peeling is very small but
thought i would try get some new ones,

Im having new Paddles and also a new steering wheel :D Bonus, (although backorder at present)

They also wiped my Revo as new upgrade but will sort that soon,

All washed and a nice VW airfreshner,

Happy with that,

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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #7 on: 29 August 2007, 00:57 »
Car was at dealer today and it seemed they needed setting up again,

Lots lots better know :D

Also i said about my Paddles have the very edge peeling is very small but
thought i would try get some new ones,

Im having new Paddles and also a new steering wheel :D Bonus, (although backorder at present)

They also wiped my Revo as new upgrade but will sort that soon,

All washed and a nice VW airfreshner,

Happy with that,

Can u post a pic of the VW Airfreshner xD

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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #8 on: 30 August 2007, 07:51 »
Car was at dealer today and it seemed they needed setting up again,

Lots lots better know :D

Also i said about my Paddles have the very edge peeling is very small but
thought i would try get some new ones,

Im having new Paddles and also a new steering wheel :D Bonus, (although backorder at present)

They also wiped my Revo as new upgrade but will sort that soon,

All washed and a nice VW airfreshner,

Happy with that,

Can u post a pic of the VW Airfreshner xD

What you smoking?  :grin:


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Re: Xenon Headlight Pointing Down
« Reply #9 on: 30 August 2007, 20:25 »
Car was at dealer today and it seemed they needed setting up again,

Lots lots better know :D

Also i said about my Paddles have the very edge peeling is very small but
thought i would try get some new ones,

Im having new Paddles and also a new steering wheel :D Bonus, (although backorder at present)

They also wiped my Revo as new upgrade but will sort that soon,

All washed and a nice VW airfreshner,

Happy with that,

Can u post a pic of the VW Airfreshner xD

What you smoking?  :grin:

Feu Orange ???  :laugh:  :laugh:
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