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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: garpat32 on February 4, 2020, 18:41

Title: Dipped beam pattern
Post by: garpat32 on February 4, 2020, 18:41
Hello, first time really driving the new car in the dark, and I'm getting a weird, "torch beam" kind of projection up high to the right (driver side)

I'm hoping it's just the bulb loose or misaligned, but anyone seen similar?

Cheers
Title: Re: Dipped beam pattern
Post by: normanh on February 4, 2020, 19:03
LH drive headlight been fitted in the past?

Norman
Title: Re: Dipped beam pattern
Post by: househead on February 4, 2020, 19:22
That does look rather strange. Before seeing the photo I was going to suggest it might be the bulbs not clipped in right (notoriously difficult on a FL). I wonder though, if there's something reflecting light inside your reflector that shouldn't be there. Some old glass from a bust bulb or something.
Title: Re: Dipped beam pattern
Post by: garpat32 on February 4, 2020, 19:25
It's not a lhd unit, the beam goes well to the left and sits at a good height, it's just this weird bit
Title: Re: Dipped beam pattern
Post by: garpat32 on February 4, 2020, 20:42
I'll get some new bulbs on the safe side anyway, will take a look when I get a chance.

Cheers