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Old 08-23-2009, 10:09 PM
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I just got some new bulbs put in and the alignment seems to be very off. It seems the driver's side light is pointing down alot more than usual or the passenger side is higher than usual. I would go to Honda, but I already know they'll charge just to re-align so I was wondering if any fellow s2ki members can help me with this. I'll give money for a six-pack or something as payment, if no one then I guess I'll go to the stealership.
Old 08-23-2009, 10:24 PM
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I have this same problem. Bought the car in may and the driver's side has always been a little lower than the passenger side...I tried adjusting them like the service manual says, but still no change
Old 08-23-2009, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by s2k_51009,Aug 23 2009, 10:24 PM
I have this same problem. Bought the car in may and the driver's side has always been a little lower than the passenger side...I tried adjusting them like the service manual says, but still no change
does it almost look like the passenger side doesn't even shine on the ground? For me, the driver's side shines brightly on the ground pointing towards the right more

If anyone is willing to help, I won't be able to do it til Tuesday, the car is out of commission. Dead battery that I can't fix til tomorrow night
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Make sure the bulb installed correctly. Are you new bulbs oem or aftermarket?
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when I'm facing a wall or car, the top of the light on the driver's side is about 4 inches lower than that of the passenger's side. both lights shine on the ground, and they both face straight...1 is just higher/lower than the other
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Isn't this normal? I thought it was designed that way so that you don't blind the people in front of you.
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i also think mine are lopsided as well. i might be just trippin though
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mine as well.. what have you guys been smokin?
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let me get some of that lumpia
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oh. you dont want my lumpiazilla.....

MUHAHAHA trust me, a lot tried, a few succeeded... haha

back to the topic, my driver side one is lower than the passenger side too... and i think its supposed to be that way.

for even MY00 when against the wall youll see that the driver side is lower.

still, it does not hurt to check..

so if anybody knows how to properly adjust it, holla at your papa.


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