Adjusting my headlights XC60

Thrustyjust · Sep 26th, 2014, 23:37

My headlights are pretty poor. I have bought some Phillips H7 uprated bulbs, which will be here next week, but the drivers side headlight seems to have a black area, as opposed to the passenger side, which shines further forwards. So, I suspect the headlight is too low. Are the adjusters easy to get to , to raise the beam ? I will point the headlights to the garage door and aim to get them the same height. Any help would be great . Cheers

wimorrison · Sep 27th, 2014, 07:08

The adjuster is the white nut on the top of the headlight, very easy to adjust.

I would take it to Kwikfit or similar and get them to set the alignment using their beam setter, will only cost a few pounds.

Thrustyjust · Sep 27th, 2014, 09:57

Cheers Ian. Had a look this morning, found the headlight was wobbly !! Further inspection found the inner lug has been snapped off and the headlight connector also floating free. Thanks to the previous owner/ bodyshop that should have replaced the light, as I can see the front bumper has been painted poorly, I now have to get a new headlight. And they aren't cheap on first look.

Thrustyjust · Sep 27th, 2014, 19:55

Well, digging in the garage loft and I found some ducting gap foam strip ( I do air conditioning by work and its amazing what you find in storage ;-). Laid a layer of this under the headlight to support it, put the headlight back in and it seems as solid fixed as the passenger side light. Been out just now and stood at the end of the drive and the headlights seem the same height. Neither dazzle, so lets try that. Its a temporary repair, as £500 !! for a headlight unit is a 'bit' too much, so will look on fleabay over time and see what comes up. New brighter bulbs coming soon, so hopefully will be 40% brighter again on top.
Ooooh, non oem bargain !!
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...6590ed1&000176

LOL............

GMcL · Sep 27th, 2014, 20:48

Depends how you define OEM, if it's Bosch or Valeo it might be OEM just not in a Volvo labeled box.

My own pre-cherished (hohoho) Volvo also came with a broken nearside wiring loom connector and retaining blade. Seems the dealers or first owners are quite adept at mangling the connectors.

Thrustyjust · Oct 1st, 2014, 20:03

Well, I have now fitted tonight, a pair of Phillips Extreme bulbs. Along with a 'bit of foam' to create 2 forward pointing headlights, which was obviously too much for the selekt tick sheet at the dealers to check worked and the MOT they supplied

. I hope to have a pair of lights which wont leave a black hole in its beam. In fact I hope it gives the 'extra' 60% as per the nice little box it came in, to melt and smooth the tarmac in front of me and fill the potholes nicely. I will report back on all local rabbits suffering arc eye in the near future

Sep 26th, 2014, 23:37	#1
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Adjusting my headlights XC60 My headlights are pretty poor. I have bought some Phillips H7 uprated bulbs, which will be here next week, but the drivers side headlight seems to have a black area, as opposed to the passenger side, which shines further forwards. So, I suspect the headlight is too low. Are the adjusters easy to get to , to raise the beam ? I will point the headlights to the garage door and aim to get them the same height. Any help would be great . Cheers

Sep 27th, 2014, 07:08	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	The adjuster is the white nut on the top of the headlight, very easy to adjust. I would take it to Kwikfit or similar and get them to set the alignment using their beam setter, will only cost a few pounds. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Sep 27th, 2014, 19:55	#4
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Well, digging in the garage loft and I found some ducting gap foam strip ( I do air conditioning by work and its amazing what you find in storage ;-). Laid a layer of this under the headlight to support it, put the headlight back in and it seems as solid fixed as the passenger side light. Been out just now and stood at the end of the drive and the headlights seem the same height. Neither dazzle, so lets try that. Its a temporary repair, as £500 !! for a headlight unit is a 'bit' too much, so will look on fleabay over time and see what comes up. New brighter bulbs coming soon, so hopefully will be 40% brighter again on top. Ooooh, non oem bargain !! http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vo...6590ed1&000176 LOL............ Last edited by Thrustyjust; Sep 27th, 2014 at 20:00.

Sep 27th, 2014, 20:48	#5
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 23:14 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Depends how you define OEM, if it's Bosch or Valeo it might be OEM just not in a Volvo labeled box. My own pre-cherished (hohoho) Volvo also came with a broken nearside wiring loom connector and retaining blade. Seems the dealers or first owners are quite adept at mangling the connectors. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS Last edited by GMcL; Sep 27th, 2014 at 20:51.

Sep 27th, 2014, 09:57	#3
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Cheers Ian. Had a look this morning, found the headlight was wobbly !! Further inspection found the inner lug has been snapped off and the headlight connector also floating free. Thanks to the previous owner/ bodyshop that should have replaced the light, as I can see the front bumper has been painted poorly, I now have to get a new headlight. And they aren't cheap on first look.

Oct 1st, 2014, 20:03	#6
Thrustyjust Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2017 08:15 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Thatcham	Well, I have now fitted tonight, a pair of Phillips Extreme bulbs. Along with a 'bit of foam' to create 2 forward pointing headlights, which was obviously too much for the selekt tick sheet at the dealers to check worked and the MOT they supplied . I hope to have a pair of lights which wont leave a black hole in its beam. In fact I hope it gives the 'extra' 60% as per the nice little box it came in, to melt and smooth the tarmac in front of me and fill the potholes nicely. I will report back on all local rabbits suffering arc eye in the near future

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