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Xenon Headlight Range Adjustment

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VWellsy:
Hi Guys and Gals,

Have just bought a Laser Blue GTi with all the trimmings and absolutely love it! However I've driven it a few times at night now and not too impressed with the dipped beam on the xenons (main beam is fantastic).

The problem is the beam cuts off about 15-20' in front of the car, and on the dark country lanes of Dorset following another car it's a bit off putting!!!

So can anyone tell me if you can adjust the range on the lights and if so how? - I've heard you have to use VAG-COM which means a garage job for me, but also heard there is a manual adjustment screw  (how that works when they self level I don't know)- Hence confused.

Anyway it's my first post and would really appreciate any advice. Got loads more questions about stuff but one thing at a time!!

Thanks in advance

Steve

v2brett:
you need VCDS to do this mate but its a pretty easy thing to do
 
Headlight Adjustment

[55 - Xenon Range]
[Basic Settings - 04]
Group 001
[Go!]
Activate the Basic Setting.
[ON/OFF/Next]


The meas. block field now shows "Wait" and should switch to "Adjust Headlights" then (this may take up to 10 seconds).
Adjust the headlights using their manual adjusting screws as referenced against a suitable aiming target.
[ON/OFF/Next]
The adjustment should now be learned.
[Done, Go Back]
Don't forget to check/clear fault codes afterwards.
[Close Controller, Go Back - 06]

VWellsy:
Thanks for that, at least I now know for sure it can be done...

Daft question but by VCDS you mean VAG-COM?  :rolleye:

Reckon when they get set-up properly they'll be fantastic. The main beam is Awsome!!!

Anyway, I'll pop round to my local VAG Specialist and get it sorted

Cheers

bacillus:

--- Quote from: VWellsy on November 19, 2009, 10:16:17 pm ---...

Daft question but by VCDS you mean VAG-COM?  :rolleye:


--- End quote ---

vcds is the new name for vag-com.   :smiley:

v2brett:
yeah i mean Vag-com  :happy2:   they`ll be awesome when sorted mate

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