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Nuieve
05-09-2008, 10:22 PM
I got one big glass gear thing that I can rotate with a screwdriver, but it seems like it only adjusts left-right aim. Don't see anything else to mess with in there.
mellowness65
05-09-2008, 10:25 PM
there's a twisty thing under the wires into the light, try that



ps if my terminology is too technical just let me know :)
Nuieve
05-10-2008, 12:14 AM
there's a twisty thing under the wires into the light, try that



ps if my terminology is too technical just let me know :)

Aight, it was overwhelming, but I think I can figure it out... Thanks! :)
mellowness65
05-10-2008, 12:29 AM
I would look in my factory service manual for the correct answer, but I just moved home for the summer and I have no idea where it's at atm
Carbine
05-10-2008, 08:58 AM
You need to use a 3/32" socket (Or something around there) and there are two things sticking out that look kind of like spark plugs (IDK same shape) and you just throw your socket on there and turn them (One is for left and right, the other up an down).

I drove my car up to a garage door (About 6" away) then mark where your head lights are. Then back up like 20' and start aiming them just a little in the center and lower than where you marked you headlights at.
Nuieve
05-17-2008, 08:52 PM
You need to use a 3/32" socket (Or something around there) and there are two things sticking out that look kind of like spark plugs (IDK same shape) and you just throw your socket on there and turn them (One is for left and right, the other up an down).

I drove my car up to a garage door (About 6" away) then mark where your head lights are. Then back up like 20' and start aiming them just a little in the center and lower than where you marked you headlights at.

I just tried to adjust them. Yes, Philips screwdriver doesn't work. Will have to buy a socket tomorrow. *sigh*
AZN_ZX2
05-18-2008, 06:10 AM
does the bumper have to be off to do this
ZX2 Sleeper
05-18-2008, 10:07 AM
^No!
AZN_ZX2
05-18-2008, 02:35 PM
ok!
Nuieve
06-13-2008, 04:08 PM
Alright, I'm lost here. Went to local auto parts shop, none has a socket that small.

Took a car to my mechanic yesterday. He couldn't find where the headlight adjustment things were (just like I couldn't).

So here is a crapload of pictures I took from all angles possible that show areas where headlights are. Pick one that is the best to show it, and please circle the parts that are those headlights adjustment thingies and post them back.

The link to pics:
http://www.etheria.net/h.htm
AZN_ZX2
06-13-2008, 08:44 PM
Hope this helps. It should also say how to do that in the manual that comes with our car. If you need help I can take better pictures tomorrow.
Nuieve
06-16-2008, 07:58 PM
Hope this helps. It should also say how to do that in the manual that comes with our car. If you need help I can take better pictures tomorrow.

Hey, thanks! I see the parts you point at. I will take the car to mechanic sometime this week and see if he can do anything about that.
AZN_ZX2
06-16-2008, 08:04 PM
Hey, thanks! I see the parts you point at. I will take the car to mechanic sometime this week and see if he can do anything about that.

Honestly you can really do it yourself. Go to sears and pick up the socket. Its really simple.Unless they do it for free