Difference between revisions of "Headlamp aim"

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The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead
 
The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead
 
of the bulb/lenses/reflectors.  Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in
 
of the bulb/lenses/reflectors.  Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in
the following.
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the following:
  
 
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf
 
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf
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http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx
 
http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx
  
This is an excellent article, however it describes US laws and regulations, these may or may not relate to UK policies. http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-aiming.htm
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These are an excellent articles, however they describe US laws and regulations,
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which may or may not relate to UK policies:
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http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-aiming.htm
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http://www.danielsternlighting.com/images/Aim.pdf

Revision as of 20:54, 1 February 2009

Headlamp aim is easiest reproduced, so if you are removing a headlamp work out where the beam is aimed on a wall first, then you can put it back there when you have finished.

The basic rule for aim adjustment is that the high beam should point directly ahead of the bulb/lenses/reflectors. Dipped beam is a little more complex, it is explained in the following:

http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/customerservices/Headlampleaflet.pdf

http://www.carinsurance.com/Articles/content169.aspx

These are an excellent articles, however they describe US laws and regulations, which may or may not relate to UK policies:

http://faqlight.carpassion.info/hl-aiming.htm

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/images/Aim.pdf