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Old 11-05-05, 07:32 AM
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Question Adjusting Headlight Beam

I recently bought a 2000 Lexus RX300 with the regular headlights not the HID's. I drive through some pitch black country roads and my main complaint is that I am not getting enough light further down the road, the headlight beam is adjusted too downward. All the other cars or trucks that I have owned I was always able to raise or lower the beam by turning a screw. I looked all around the headlight but was unable to see the screw or see anyway to adjust the beam. Would like to know if there is a way to adjust the beam on my headlights??
Old 11-05-05, 09:53 AM
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Do you see the level bubble behind the headlamp once you open the hood?

Fill up the tank and make sure your tires are inflated properly and having a typical load distribution inside the cab should be your starting point before you touch adjustment.

[FYI I am a strong proponet of having the hadlight adjysted at a shop who have the right equipment to measure the bright spot ... Why? light pattern is a safety issue for the oncoming traffic.]

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Old 11-05-05, 11:36 AM
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You are correct, there is no adjustment for the high beam... As you can see, the reflector is immovable, being part of the molded lamp assembly. A first for me too.
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Is there a after market headlight I can get that will allow me to adjust the beam and if so can you give me some websites.
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