[mazen222]

Hi all,

New here, just got a 2014 435i coup (F32). Since i test drove it i notice the headlights (adaptive) are pointing too low.
When i turn the car on, they start high and start adjusting lower and lower and then stabilize too low in my opinion.
The car is stock, no mods what so ever and no reported accidents - very clean and maintained at BMW.

Do you guy experience a similar issue? is it by design? or is it a calibration issue?

I can take pics and post if it help.

Thanks!
MM

[pongkin]

also look behind your driver wheel and check the light level sensor

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by pongkin

also look behind your driver wheel and check the light level sensor

Thx but my headlight start too low. If I follow this I will end up probably lowering them further?

[pongkin]

turn the adjusters to raise them

[Jekyllmd]

Originally Posted by pongkin

turn the adjusters to raise them

Do you have a write up on the how to. I to find them to low and work like to raise them a bit

[pongkin]

did you look at the video?

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by pongkin

did you look at the video?

What would be the optimal height when you're 25 feet away?
I believe the driver side is also and should be lower than the passager

[pongkin]

you got me there, I just use my discretion and not to blind ppl

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by pongkin

you got me there, I just use my discretion and not to blind ppl

Any way to code the light angle? They do start higher and adjust lower automatically

[pongkin]

thats normal, self testing

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by pongkin

thats normal, self testing

Originally Posted by pongkin

thats normal, self testing

You're correct, but they are settling too low...

[pongkin]

are you adjusting it by the lights with the screwdriver to raise it?

double check the sensor behind the driver wheel, its not broken or popped off

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by pongkin

are you adjusting it by the lights with the screwdrivernto raise it?

double check the sensor behind the driver wheel, ots not broken or popped off

I havent played with the screws yet, im hoping i can align them electronically by coding if thats possible.

[DThr33]

Originally Posted by mazen222

I havent played with the screws yet, im hoping i can align them electronically by coding if thats possible.

bro the adjuster screws are there specifically for this purpose - the auto levelling just ensures they stay at the same height even if the car's loaded in the rear and the front's pointing up for example. just adjust it from the screws.

[mazen222]

Originally Posted by DThr33

bro the adjuster screws are there specifically for this purpose - the auto levelling just ensures they stay at the same height even if the car's loaded in the rear and the front's pointing up for example. just adjust it from the screws.

Will do. Was exploring all options.

I know that BMW driver side headlight is lower than the passenger side one (to not blind oncoming traffic).
Does anyone have the OEM specs for each? The YouTube videos specify one height for both