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[Mr Skrunts]

Got my 2nd trip out in the Elite yesterday so still getting used to the toys etc.

Love the head lights.  Such a definite light beam "h" pattern but they seem to be set too low.  Does anyone know where I can find the details for checking the height and distance of the beams to check them againt a wall.

Can the main beams we adjusted on thier own, they seem to be a bit cross eyed.


Also I noticed as I put the ignition on the speedo and rev counter needles flicker before I start up, but I dont see this on my GLS.  What is the reason for this?

TIA ?

[m1ct]

My xenons failed the MoT as the self-adjuster on ns lower arm was broken. Having changed it and reset the lights (by garage ppl), driver`s one is still quite low. Lift the bonnet and squeeze your hand behind the light unit on each side- take off the rubber cover, there`s an up/down switch. If i`m right, driver`s should be `down` and passenger`s `up`. Those switches are for changing light height when driving abroad so you don`t blind others.  Have a look there to check your settings.

[m1ct]

As to your 2nd question, mine did that when i left mobile on top of dash and a txt msg was coming through. Magnetic field i guess lol
Don`t know the reason for yours doing it though..

[Jimbob]

The other thing to consider is they are self adjusting via level sensors.

The track can get a bit dirty so they struggle to move.

With a tech2 a HID excercise procedure can be carried out which moves them fully up and down, cleaning and re distributing any lubrication.

This has made a difference to a few cars (mine included).

Wont fix any alignment issues, but I would recommend you have it done if you can anyway.

[m1ct]

Got my 2nd trip out in the Elite yesterday so still getting used to the toys etc.

Love the head lights.  Can the main beams we adjusted on thier own, they seem to be a bit cross eyed.

What year is your elite?
If an early one, then you won`t have the self levelling adjuster on front lower arm but a dashboard switch on rhs by main light switch  

[Mr Skrunts]

The other thing to consider is they are self adjusting via level sensors.

The track can get a bit dirty so they struggle to move.

With a tech2 a HID excercise procedure can be carried out which moves them fully up and down, cleaning and re distributing any lubrication.

This has made a difference to a few cars (mine included).

Wont fix any alignment issues, but I would recommend you have it done if you can anyway.

I like the sound of that.

Will have a chat with Mark about a "Tech2 Service" so wirh the HID's and the climate along with the Gearbox update should be worth a visit.  Need to get Cambelts sorted 1st though.

[Mr Skrunts]

Got my 2nd trip out in the Elite yesterday so still getting used to the toys etc.

Love the head lights.  Can the main beams we adjusted on thier own, they seem to be a bit cross eyed.

What year is your elite?
If an early one, then you won`t have the self levelling adjuster on front lower arm but a dashboard switch on rhs by main light switch  

1999 T plate.  No adjuster on the dash.

[Marks DTM Calib]

The other thing to consider is they are self adjusting via level sensors.

The track can get a bit dirty so they struggle to move.

With a tech2 a HID excercise procedure can be carried out which moves them fully up and down, cleaning and re distributing any lubrication.

This has made a difference to a few cars (mine included).

Wont fix any alignment issues, but I would recommend you have it done if you can anyway.

I like the sound of that.

Will have a chat with Mark about a "Tech2 Service" so wirh the HID's and the climate along with the Gearbox update should be worth a visit.  Need to get Cambelts sorted 1st though.

Get it to me one evening and we can do the cambelt to.....