Poor headlight performance

[CaliforniaZ]

Mine were aimed down pretty badly. I was able to adjust them up very easily. The adjustment screw is accessible behind the front of the fender to hood seal, 10mm ratcheting wrench works best.

Hi. I'm trying to adjust mine too. I can't find where the screw is located. Can someone post more pictures to show its location to help me find it. Thanks ?

 

[ZillaZ]

Hi. I'm trying to adjust mine too. I can't find where the screw is located. Can someone post more pictures to show its location to help me find it. Thanks ?

Not the easiest thing to adjust with big hands and kind of tucked under the body behind the headlights. On the other side its kind of behind where you fill the washer fluid - but accessible.

I used a soild wrench, could not get my ratchet-wrench to move enough. Can adjust a little at a time and a little is all it takes. Just dont drop your wrench or it may fall into oblivion. Keep a long magnet nearby .

 

[CaliforniaZ]

Not the easiest thing to adjust with big hands and kind of tucked under the body behind the headlights. On the other side its kind of behind where you fill the washer fluid - but accessible.

I used a soild wrench, could not get my ratchet-wrench to move enough. Can adjust a little at a time and a little is all it takes. Just dont drop your wrench or it may fall into oblivion. Keep a long magnet nearby .

Thank you very much for the response! I'm going to adjust it after work this evening. I have big hands too so I should pick up a long wrench. Thanks for the heads up ?

 

[The Chin]

Mine were aimed down pretty badly. I was able to adjust them up very easily. The adjustment screw is accessible behind the front of the fender to hood seal, 10mm ratcheting wrench works best.

You can also use a P2 phillips head screwdriver in the top section in the grooves

 

[Crownleyian]

I'm super stoked and grateful to get into a Nissan Z Nismo it's for me a dream come true, but this is the first car I have ever had that doesn't have lights that go up or down with a swich. Is this a common thing on pure sports cars or just Nissan cutting costs?

 

[qellman32]

I'm super stoked and grateful to get into a Nissan Z Nismo it's for me a dream come true, but this is the first car I have ever had that doesn't have lights that go up or down with a swich. Is this a common thing on pure sports cars or just Nissan cutting costs?

Are you talking about High Beams that move up and down? Or Automatic Leveling headlights? I don't think I've ever seen a car with a switch to adjust the height of the headlights.

 

[Crownleyian]

Are you talking about High Beams that move up and down? Or Automatic Levelling headlights? I don't think I've ever seen a car with a switch to adjust the height of the headlights.

My Renault Clio RS200, Renault Megane RS265, GR Yaris all had a Headlight levelling dial, maybe it's illegal in the states? Majority of the cars here in Australia and Europe have them.

 

[thesilverbullet]

Thanks for the pictures showing the location. same old screwdriver adjustment screw - some things never change. And yes the stock setting is way to low…

also thanks for the headlight leveling dial comment - i have never had a car with this. i noticed the cars that you listed also has the old fashion adjusting screw.

https://www.google.com/search?q=GR+...dial&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

 

[FSUZ33]

Thanks for this! Just now seeing this thread.
I think mine may be a little low as well. I’ve noticed my headlights on the security cameras as work, night vision before the sun comes up, and the bright spots on the pavement stop about 10-15 feet in front of the car. The fact that I can’t even see those spots from the driver’s seat alone make me think they’re off. I may tilt mine up a little. If people start flashing me in low I’ll know I went too far.

 

[FSUZ33]

The early Dodge Vipers had bubble levels in the headlights. They were there to set the headlights at the factory, and were made to be removed after fitment, but Dodge determined it was cheaper to leave them in. Some claim it was the first vehicle with “blinker fluid.”

 

[Leroy819]

Canadian spec here. Haven't noticed an issue, I actually see them light up just below the rear windows of every car in front of me. I also leave my headlights in the ON position instead of Auto. They shut off automatically about 10 seconds after you shut the car off so you don't have to worry about the battery dying. I was actually impressed with the light coverage because when you look at the headlights from the front they are definitely underwhelming.

For anybody adjusting their headlights. Can you show a before and after pic? Just be careful about aiming them too high.

Now if only my fellow Canadians would stop telling me my left reverse light is out >: ( I've had to explain the "Canada Spec Fog Light" to about 6 people in the last 6 months lol.

 

[Apex_Z]

Why not use your warranty and have the dealership inspect their adjustment of the headlights?

Typically headlight adjustment wouldn't be a warranty issue, it would just be a complimentary adjustment.

 

[dohanhoney]

Thank you all for the information! My headlights were also aimed quite low. I’ve always wondered why they were so low and dim. I re-aimed them tonight. I measured 25 feet away from the wall using the tapes and all. Now, I can see the road better at night and see a nice, even cut-off line on the wall.