Any way to aim headlights higher?

[Blake P]

Hey guys, I noticed that my headlights could probably use some re-aiming a bit higher for better night visibility. I realize it's probably because my car is so low, but I know on past cars I was able to turn a knob on the headlight assembly to aim them higher. Anybody tried yet?

[A4DK]

Hey guys, I noticed that my headlights could probably use some re-aiming a bit higher for better night visibility. I realize it's probably because my car is so low, but I know on past cars I was able to turn a knob on the headlight assembly to aim them higher. Anybody tried yet?

I dont see any on the B8. My B6 had it though. What I have noticed is when I turn the car on, the lights adjust themselves upwards and then back down. So maybe its VAGcom controlled now a days?
I could also imagine this is true as the US and EU lighting standards are different, so having it controlled by electronically would make it easier to change for other markets.

[Nght&Day-B8]

I too noticed when i lowered my car the beam is shorter than it used to be, and i also realized the lights adjusting.. never was sure the purpose of it though

[macuser]

i'll ask the audi technician i'm seeing tomorrow if the auto leveling sensor can be adjusted.

[Blake P]

i'll ask the audi technician i'm seeing tomorrow if the auto leveling sensor can be adjusted.

Thanks, I'd appreciate that!

[A4Ber]

I saw the knob today when i changed my bulbs! I will try to get a pic for you later. It is similar to the one i had on my b7.

[Blake P]

I saw the knob today when i changed my bulbs! I will try to get a pic for you later. It is similar to the one i had on my b7.

Sweet, thanks!

[Jacon]

Blake, there is a white hex screw on the top of the headlight housing that will adjust the up and down. I did mine about a month ago and the auto-leveling still works great.

[Blake P]

Blake, there is a white hex screw on the top of the headlight housing that will adjust the up and down. I did mine about a month ago and the auto-leveling still works great.

Thanks so much! Do you happen to remember which way to turn for UP or how many revolutions you made, by chance?

[Nght&Day-B8]

x2, i dont want cross-eyed headlights.. how many turns and to which way if your facing the car head on?

[Jacon]

I made three revolutions for each light and that got me from my current height, to roughly a stock level. The beam terminates about 200ft in front of my car (rough estimate) after adjusting the lights. Unfortunately I cannot remember which way I turned the screw (IE clockwise or counter-clockwise) but if you line the car up against a garage roughly 30ft away, you should clearly observe whether the light is going up or down based on which way you turn the screw.

[Blake P]

I made three revolutions for each light and that got me from my current height, to roughly a stock level. The beam terminates about 200ft in front of my car (rough estimate) after adjusting the lights

Do you remember if you turned clockwise or counter clockwise?

[macuser]

Thanks Jacon. My headlight beam pattern is alittle high. The audi tech told me to just bring it in for service and their computer would fix it. I will try to adjust my lights your way first.

Did you turn the screw clock wise or counter clockwise? Thanks again

[Sin_city_Rings]

Good looking out, as i noticed mine are a lower height as well, which direction to turn would be helpful!

[Blake P]

Thanks Jacon. My headlight beam pattern is alittle high. The audi tech told me to just bring it in for service and their computer would fix it. I will try to adjust my lights your way first.

Did you turn the screw clock wise or counter clockwise? Thanks again

Just lower your car and that should take care of the problem!

[Ryan_T]

Hm, interesting. I wonder if I'll need to raise mine too after I lower my car. Too bad the system doesn't auto level to horizon....or does it? Considering it self-tests up-and-down as well as side-to-side on boot-up.

[Jacon]

*UPDATE* - It will be a white 6mm hex screw on top of the ballast. Clockwise will raise the beam and counter-clockwise will lower the beam

Hm, interesting. I wonder if I'll need to raise mine too after I lower my car. Too bad the system doesn't auto level to horizon....or does it? Considering it self-tests up-and-down as well as side-to-side on boot-up.

The system will auto level to horizon but only so far from what I can gather. You'll need to have the car on level ground when you adjust the beam. Once the 'control' beam is set, the auto-leveling will handle any future cases in which the car's height might change. I should also note that you should adjust these beams with around 1/2 tank of gas and no extra weight in the trunk.

[B8_Jim]

I came across a "range" setting in Vag-Com when poking around -- didn't try to adjust it however -- wonder if that would do the same thing without having to twist screws...

The mechanical method would be easier, just wondering if it's do-able electronically as well...

[Nght&Day-B8]

i think ima play safe and do two full turns instead of three if the auto adjust will do its work after..

[Blake P]

Thanks so much for the information, Jacon!

[macuser]

Just lower your car and that should take care of the problem!

=) soon enough. i havent done any research on the subject yet. i'm a complete noob to this whole modding thing.

[Blake P]

=) soon enough. i havent done any research on the subject yet. i'm a complete noob to this whole modding thing.

Feel free to ask any questions you might have!

[Sin_city_Rings]

Lets just start off by saying im one of the types that if 1 or 2 is enough 3 or 4 is better....

So last night i did 4 full turns and WOW what a difference! No oncoming flashes as of yet.

[Blake P]

Lets just start off by saying im one of the types that if 1 or 2 is enough 3 or 4 is better....

So last night i did 4 full turns and WOW what a difference! No oncoming flashes as of yet.

Sweet, I'll try 3 and see how that works!

[radioactive]

Where exactly is that white screw..? I see two of them in my car.One is on the top of the whole headlight dome but in a angle and other one in right in the front.

[Blake P]

I just finished adjusting mine. We'll see if it makes a difference when the sun goes down!

[Nght&Day-B8]

I did two awhile back, and i think one more full turn would of done the job best. So three turns is pretty spot on

[Blake P]

I'm afraid 3 rotations were too much. I was lighting up signs on freeway overpasses! Good news is that nobody high-beamed me. I'm going to dial them back 1 full rotation and see if that's better.

[Nght&Day-B8]

oh man, then maybe 3 is too much.. try half a turn back? i know two turns wasnt too much of a difference.

[Jacon]

I'm afraid 3 rotations were too much. I was lighting up signs on freeway overpasses! Good news is that nobody high-beamed me. I'm going to dial them back 1 full rotation and see if that's better.

I'm a tad lower than you are, so this would make sense

[Blake P]

I dialed them back 1 full turn today and tested tonight on the freeway... now they're the perfect height!

[Nght&Day-B8]

Ive noticed my driver headlight is a tad lower than the passanger one, even though i did two full even turns. Is this normal or should i nudge it up a bit more? My guess is its like that because its a left hand driver vehicle?

[Jacon]

Ive noticed my driver headlight is a tad lower than the passanger one, even though i did two full even turns. Is this normal or should i nudge it up a bit more? My guess is its like that because its a left hand driver vehicle?

yes...dont touch them. Generally the driver's side is lower to keep the beam away from on-coming traffic. Your eyes are not deceiving you....they are set like that from the factory.

[Blake P]

Damn, I got hi-beamed twice last night so maybe they're still aimed a little too high. I might try lowering them a half turn to see how much difference it makes. If visibility is reduced, they're going back up!

[NPuter]

Would someone mind taking a picture of this hex screw? As many of you may know, I swapped my halogens for xenons a couple weeks ago and my lights need some adjusting...
I remember seeing two white hex screws on the top of each housing. I can't check again now because I am out of town for a week.

I made sure to mark my headlight levels on my garage before I changed my lights. The new drivers side light lined up PERFECTLY with the old halogen, but the passenger side is a bit low...

[XCC Motorsports]

Anyone have pictures? I need to see which hex screws that need to be adjusted.

[DavidB8]

Just look there is only one white one per headlight. Right on top.

[coolwater]

Do you guys mean these White Screws on top?
-cW

[DavidB8]

Yep but.. You've got 2? Hmm must be because I have adaptive. The one we share is the one on the right. Guessing it's the height adjustment since we both have it.

[NPuter]

lol - I knew I saw two white hex screws on top of each headlight...