Head How to Aim Headlights

Leeroy · 8th March 2008, 05:43

Can anyone point me to a thread or just let me know how to re aim (adjust up) my headlights on my 2007 Civic VTI (Australian).

CHEERS Leeroy

FWH · 8th March 2008, 05:47

This might help:
Lights - Civinfo Wiki

Pottsy · 8th March 2008, 05:48

Lights - Civinfo Wiki
How To Set Up The Headlights

Pottsy · 8th March 2008, 05:49

You see, Leeroy, this site features not one, but two human search engines. Just one is a bit slower than the other.

FWH · 8th March 2008, 05:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

You see, Leeroy, this site features not one, but two human search engines. Just one is a bit slower than the other.

..and both of them on-line early on a Saturday morning!

Leeroy · 8th March 2008, 21:00

Gents, thanks but not able to follow the instructions. Noting that most of the info passed along it seams to me is for the Type R. The pics I have seen do not match the set up of my 1.6 L engine. If you go to Honda.com.au you will see that the Civic VTI probably looks slightly different than UK version (I think).

Is there anybody who has adjusted their headlights on a 4 door civic like the one I have.

Leeroy

FWH · 8th March 2008, 21:03

Hi Leeroy,

The info is for the 3 and 5 door versions of the 8th Gen Civic, the ones that are by far the most common in Europe.

Maybe an owner of the Hybrid or petrol 4 door (available in a few countries in Europe) can help.

Leeroy · 8th March 2008, 21:30

OK thanks, I wrote too quick. I have a VTI-L and it is 1.8L. I will continue to monitor this site as there is some really good work/suggestions within that I may be able to extrapolate to my version. I'll look into US or CDN sites also as they have exact versions like mine (but in reverse).

CHEERS Leeroy

dragonglance · 9th March 2008, 10:39

is it legal to adjust the hight of your lights? mine i agree do need to be higher but i thought they have to be a set and equal level by law?

FWH · 9th March 2008, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonglance

is it legal to adjust the hight of your lights? mine i agree do need to be higher but i thought they have to be a set and equal level by law?

You have to set them within the legal requirements.

dieseldriver · 9th March 2008, 20:20

I have adjusted mine up as they seemed very low and on the country lanes I hadtrouble seeing....

FWH do you what this legal requirement is?
(I wish some people adjusted their lights down to it....

)

TTDegs · 10th March 2008, 09:04

I looked into the legal height thing about a year ago...

Back in the day, it was possible to get the details, find a bit of flat ground and use a bit of chalk on a wall to sort it all out

From my (lack of) results when searching the 'net, it would appear that someone somewhere is trying to prevent DIY fixes like this, as whilst I got umpty ump thousands of hits about the fact that they had to set to the legal requirements, I could find NO reference to what that requirement was

dieseldriver · 10th March 2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

I looked into the legal height thing about a year ago...

Back in the day, it was possible to get the details, find a bit of flat ground and use a bit of chalk on a wall to sort it all out

From my (lack of) results when searching the 'net, it would appear that someone somewhere is trying to prevent DIY fixes like this, as whilst I got umpty ump thousands of hits about the fact that they had to set to the legal requirements, I could find NO reference to what that requirement was

Thanks for looking TTDegs, I couldn't find anything either.

NH Dan · 10th March 2008, 15:09

been having a poke about and found this if its any help to you guys.....

DVTA Vehicle Testing - View Test Stages: Stage 2

dragonglance · 10th March 2008, 23:01

I means lets be honest i know what is aid before but if just use some common sense and ensure it doesnt blind anyone, even if you do get pulled by the police you could play it off it was like that already lol

TTDegs · 10th March 2008, 23:30

Nice find Dan!

Think this is the relevant line:

Vehicle will FAIL if:
For Headlamp centres more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -1.25% and -2.75% line (green lines).
For Headlamp centres not more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -0.5% and -2% line (red lines).

only minor issue is that it doesn't say at what distance from the wall that the car should be, to get the 0.5% and 2%

alanwalne · 13th March 2008, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

Nice find Dan!

Think this is the relevant line:

Vehicle will FAIL if:
For Headlamp centres more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -1.25% and -2.75% line (green lines).
For Headlamp centres not more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -0.5% and -2% line (red lines).

only minor issue is that it doesn't say at what distance from the wall that the car should be, to get the 0.5% and 2%

Is the % figure a slope angle (like hills) so 2% is a 1 in 50 slope and 0.5% a 1 in 200 slope? If that is the case, at 2m away from the wall, the cut off line is between 1cm & 4cm below the centre of the headlights.

TTDegs · 13th March 2008, 23:26

aha!
could well be alan, good spot

makes it a quite tricky DIY measurment in that case - which I guess could be why they stopped publishing it everywhere...

alanwalne · 14th March 2008, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

aha!
could well be alan, good spot

makes it a quite tricky DIY measurment in that case - which I guess could be why they stopped publishing it everywhere...

As long as they are not pointing up then they should be OK as 1 in 200 is a pretty minimal slope.

dragonglance · 16th March 2008, 22:59

Has anyone else noticed (just want to make sure it is not just me) (oh and tis is for everyone that doesnt have HID's) that the projected distance for the highbeams is very poor, i have noticed when going down country lanes it is very difficult to see a distance ahead of you and it seems to have a minimal improvment on throw distance compared to dipped beams

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Leeroy Valve Cap Join Date: 8th November 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Gents, thanks but not able to follow the instructions. Noting that most of the info passed along it seams to me is for the Type R. The pics I have seen do not match the set up of my 1.6 L engine. If you go to Honda.com.au you will see that the Civic VTI probably looks slightly different than UK version (I think). Is there anybody who has adjusted their headlights on a 4 door civic like the one I have. Leeroy

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,054 Thanks: 16 Thanked 67 Times in 62 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Leeroy, The info is for the 3 and 5 door versions of the 8th Gen Civic, the ones that are by far the most common in Europe. Maybe an owner of the Hybrid or petrol 4 door (available in a few countries in Europe) can help.

8th March 2008, 21:30	#8 (permalink)
Leeroy Valve Cap Join Date: 8th November 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	OK thanks, I wrote too quick. I have a VTI-L and it is 1.8L. I will continue to monitor this site as there is some really good work/suggestions within that I may be able to extrapolate to my version. I'll look into US or CDN sites also as they have exact versions like mine (but in reverse). CHEERS Leeroy

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dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	is it legal to adjust the hight of your lights? mine i agree do need to be higher but i thought they have to be a set and equal level by law?

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dieseldriver Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 4th June 2007 Location: Didcot, Oxon Posts: 146 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have adjusted mine up as they seemed very low and on the country lanes I hadtrouble seeing.... FWH do you what this legal requirement is? (I wish some people adjusted their lights down to it.... )

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I looked into the legal height thing about a year ago... Back in the day, it was possible to get the details, find a bit of flat ground and use a bit of chalk on a wall to sort it all out From my (lack of) results when searching the 'net, it would appear that someone somewhere is trying to prevent DIY fixes like this, as whilst I got umpty ump thousands of hits about the fact that they had to set to the legal requirements, I could find NO reference to what that requirement was

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,113 Thanks: 34 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	been having a poke about and found this if its any help to you guys..... DVTA Vehicle Testing - View Test Stages: Stage 2

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dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I means lets be honest i know what is aid before but if just use some common sense and ensure it doesnt blind anyone, even if you do get pulled by the police you could play it off it was like that already lol

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Nice find Dan! Think this is the relevant line: Vehicle will FAIL if: For Headlamp centres more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -1.25% and -2.75% line (green lines). For Headlamp centres not more than 850mm above the ground. The beam horizontal cut-off line (pitch) is not between -0.5% and -2% line (red lines). only minor issue is that it doesn't say at what distance from the wall that the car should be, to get the 0.5% and 2%

13th March 2008, 23:26	#18 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,636 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	aha! could well be alan, good spot makes it a quite tricky DIY measurment in that case - which I guess could be why they stopped publishing it everywhere...

16th March 2008, 22:59	#20 (permalink)
dragonglance Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: UK Posts: 209 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Has anyone else noticed (just want to make sure it is not just me) (oh and tis is for everyone that doesnt have HID's) that the projected distance for the highbeams is very poor, i have noticed when going down country lanes it is very difficult to see a distance ahead of you and it seems to have a minimal improvment on throw distance compared to dipped beams