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Old 10-01-2011, 12:22 PM
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Uneven Headlights?

So first of all I have a 2005 MCS with self leveling xenon's. I was coming out of the gym last night and I turned on my headlights, which were pointing at a wall. As you can see the lights look uneven. Is this normal? Is there a problem with the auto levelers? Note: The headlights are down by the bush. The other lights are just spotlights. Thanks in advance.

 
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Old 10-01-2011, 02:12 PM
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The left headlight is sometimes aimed just a bit lower than the right to avoid blinding oncoming traffic...many folks adjust this out. Not saying they are aimed perfect...but they look prett typical i think...if the auto levelel was bad i think it would be further off.
 
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Old 10-01-2011, 02:19 PM
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AND, the right side headlight is deliberately aimed a little high in order to cast more light to the side of the road to see pedestrians, animals, etc. In England they are aimed the exact opposite.
 
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They're supposed to be aimed like that. Nothing to worry about.
 
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Old 10-01-2011, 03:29 PM
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I have a 2005 Cooper. Mine are positioned the exact same way as yours. I do not have Zenon. Mine has always been that way.
 
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Awesome guys thanks!
 
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