Service Issues: - S80 Dipped Headlights

Colin Yarker · Apr 16th, 2012, 14:34

S80 2002: Can anyone please advise how to increase the dip headlamp height level beyond the maximum dashboard rotary setting? What mechanical adjustments are there on the head lights and how straightforward is it?
Colin

Missing Lincs · Apr 16th, 2012, 15:36

The are two adjusters which you access from above the headlights using a long handled nut spinner. If you do this with the engine running - be careful!

Why do you want this adjustment, are the headlights out of alignment? It could be a broken adjuster mechanism or the gear has slipped if they don't go up properly. Is the range of adjustment with the dash control what it should be or does it stop moving before the end of travel on the dial?

Colin Yarker · Apr 16th, 2012, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

The are two adjusters which you access from above the headlights using a long handled nut spinner. If you do this with the engine running - be careful!

Why do you want this adjustment, are the headlights out of alignment? It could be a broken adjuster mechanism or the gear has slipped if they don't go up properly. Is the range of adjustment with the dash control what it should be or does it stop moving before the end of travel on the dial?

Thanks for your quick response. The range of travel is fully operational and beams not out of alignment but I would like a slightly higher dipped beam within legal limits. I can always back it off on the dash it the adjustment goes too high.

rnlisg · Apr 16th, 2012, 17:08

hi colin
i have the same problem with my 2007 xc70 dippers,i ended up getting a set of high power d/beam bulbs from fleabay,cost around £8 pair,they have definitly made a difference.(it was a sod of a job though

)
i saw a thread on here about the 100w bulb replacements(not road legal yet)where it was said the germans are about to change their law so they would be legal?
i did not know you could actually adjust the mechanism yourself though?.
sandy

Colin Yarker · Apr 16th, 2012, 18:18

Appreciate your comments Sandy - thanks

jasmith44 · Apr 16th, 2012, 18:47

My 2001 s80 is short on dip beam and like above i didn't know you could adjust manually,i must go and have a look.

Apr 16th, 2012, 14:34	#1
Colin Yarker New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2012 23:29 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hertford	S80 Dipped Headlights S80 2002: Can anyone please advise how to increase the dip headlamp height level beyond the maximum dashboard rotary setting? What mechanical adjustments are there on the head lights and how straightforward is it? Colin

Apr 16th, 2012, 17:08	#4
rnlisg Senior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:43 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: lydd/kent	dipped beam hi colin i have the same problem with my 2007 xc70 dippers,i ended up getting a set of high power d/beam bulbs from fleabay,cost around £8 pair,they have definitly made a difference.(it was a sod of a job though) i saw a thread on here about the 100w bulb replacements(not road legal yet)where it was said the germans are about to change their law so they would be legal? i did not know you could actually adjust the mechanism yourself though?. sandy

Apr 16th, 2012, 15:36	#2
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	The are two adjusters which you access from above the headlights using a long handled nut spinner. If you do this with the engine running - be careful! Why do you want this adjustment, are the headlights out of alignment? It could be a broken adjuster mechanism or the gear has slipped if they don't go up properly. Is the range of adjustment with the dash control what it should be or does it stop moving before the end of travel on the dial?

Apr 16th, 2012, 18:18	#5
Colin Yarker New Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2012 23:29 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hertford	Appreciate your comments Sandy - thanks

Apr 16th, 2012, 18:47	#6
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: Yesterday 08:59 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	My 2001 s80 is short on dip beam and like above i didn't know you could adjust manually,i must go and have a look.

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