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Re: M35 high beam headlights(spoilage) by nolan001 [nolan001]
by james27
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Dec 03, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: nolan001 (Dec 03, 2008 3:20 pm)
The HID height is controlled by the computer which controls the motors. The height can be changed, but local laws may prohibit the dealer from doing it. You need the Infiniti computer to access the proper menus...a generic device that can read codes won't do it (or so I've been told). I've not asked a local shop if they can access it, but the dealer checked mine (lights against the wall), said it was within spec and refused to raise it slightly. This is a common problem with HID's, and in my opinion, resulted partly because of the poor control most of the first generation had for height (sometimes almost none - put a big load in the car and they really could blind oncoming traffic). So, as a result, they've all adjusted them lower than I think is prudent. While I hate it when people do this, maybe running with the fog lights on would help. BTW, if the lenses are a little dirty, you get more coverage since it scatters a little bit...not that I advocate a dirty car.
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M35 low beam headlights(james27)
by nolan001
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Dec 07, 2008 (12:51 pm)
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Maybe I'll get few bags of sand and throw in the trunk. I have an appointment this coming Tuesday to have the lights looked at. It sounds like it's going to be like you mentioned. Shine the lights against a wall and tell me they're ok.
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Re: M35 low beam headlights(james27) [nolan001]
by james27
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Dec 07, 2008 (1:32 pm)
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Replying to: nolan001 (Dec 07, 2008 12:51 pm)
If the lighting control works properly, the computer will adjust the lights so they remain parallel with the road so adding weight in the trunk won't make a difference. the only way to make the beam go higher is to finagle the adjustment...the easiest is via the computer (which requires the Infiniti software and computer to access).
The M's have a couple of different lights available...but it's my understanding that all of the HID's are controlled by the computer. If you didn't have the HID's, there's a knob to adjust the height...isn't there on the HID setup.
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