How to Adjust, Align, and Aim Headlights and Fog Lights PERFECTLY

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ChrisFix

ChrisFix

Күн бұрын

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@3rdJAR
@3rdJAR 4 жыл бұрын
Am a mechanic and was nice to hear and see different ways to do things and pick up some additional tips to raise my game. Very good video sir. I never turn down a chance to learn and pick up extra tips to aid in more of a smooth repair. Honing skills.
@Later_Nerd
@Later_Nerd 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're a good mechanic. I'm in a different repair industry but being open to new techniques and never being stuck in your way is always a good trait.
@tomtucker9426
@tomtucker9426 2 жыл бұрын
I am**
@LlednarHugh
@LlednarHugh 11 ай бұрын
Nice, that's a way of thinking that I'm actively practicing too, realizing everyday that there's other method, and it's good to have many ideas that can be useful to me in the future. I recall having combined different ideas from even unrelated skills, it sure feels rewarding, and I am grateful to many people who are willing to share their thinking process.
@Garacha222
@Garacha222 8 жыл бұрын
before adjustments, It would seem a good idea to inflate all 4 tires to correct air pressure, too
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+Garacha222 great tip!
@roj30001
@roj30001 8 жыл бұрын
😂😭😭😭
@kanchantalwar4960
@kanchantalwar4960 7 жыл бұрын
+Kanchan Talwar the varun
@Drunken_Hamster
@Drunken_Hamster 7 жыл бұрын
And have an alignment with the whole "don't touch your steering wheel" thing. Lol.
@mfk12340
@mfk12340 4 жыл бұрын
I took the bed off my truck and brought it to the mechanics for welding repair. And had him adjust my headlights while the truck was there. Well the bed was at my house and he adjusted the lights without the bed. Today driving I'm like, wow I'm lighting up the top of those pine trees, and blinding everyone down the road.
@lt3880
@lt3880 2 жыл бұрын
dodge ram owners watching this to align their headlights to driver's eye level
@bitmoontv9237
@bitmoontv9237 2 жыл бұрын
😆😆
@uncrustable9923
@uncrustable9923 Жыл бұрын
Lmao exactly also that's crazy chris hearted your comment on an 8yo video
@ColonelMarcellus
@ColonelMarcellus Жыл бұрын
And of course those trucks and cars that have what I call "cow catcher" lights (put on the car body on the part in the front that looks like a cow-catcher). The left one is almost ALWAYS aimed into the eyes/windshield of oncoming traffic. I have personally cited four or five of these morons for improper equipment.
@ItsKing32
@ItsKing32 Жыл бұрын
me but in my f150
@papi_berg9513
@papi_berg9513 Жыл бұрын
Yes I am 🤣🤣
@fedupinl.a.7810
@fedupinl.a.7810 6 жыл бұрын
Back in the day I asked a mechanic why they had thick lines painted on their wall, it was for this very reason. They adjusted a lot of headlights. I use this method on my garage door. Good video. It's one of those many things most people never think about, but should.
@oliver_klozoff
@oliver_klozoff Жыл бұрын
I thought the purpose of fog lights was to be aimed directly at the face of oncoming traffic. At least that's what people do nowadays. Really good job on this video, 8 years later and I still refer back to it whenever I need to adjust because it's one of the easiest to follow. And I absolutely love the results
@77.88.
@77.88. 8 жыл бұрын
I used this system to adjust my new headlights on a Toyota Tacoma, it is easy to follow his instructions and is flawless; did a great job in just a few minutes, spent more time measuring and setting up than it took to adjust a perfect set of headlamps. Thanks for your fantastic how to video.
@577buttfan
@577buttfan 2 жыл бұрын
You dont have to be perfectly square just back up 25ft from a wall and set em up.
@heyeighteen
@heyeighteen 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a travel nurse. I’ve had to learn to be resourceful and self reliant on my own. Coming across your video was a god send! I’ll be fixing my headlights tonight!!! THANK YOU!!!!
@THOMMGB
@THOMMGB 9 жыл бұрын
Chris, Thanks so much for shooting this video. I followed your instructions and successfully adjusted my 1991 Nissan Pathfinder headlights. You really saved me some money. Here in Southern California, one garage wanted $35.00 and another garage told me $50.00 to adjust them. Pretty pricey for what's involved. Thanks again, Tom
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+THOMMGB That is awesome! I am glad the video was helpful. Besides saving money, now when you drive at night, you are going to feel so proud you aligned your own headlights! Nice work!
@chensenhan
@chensenhan 6 жыл бұрын
"chrisfix here, I'm gonna show you how easy it is to rebuild a transmission with only households tools"
@Truthguy73
@Truthguy73 6 жыл бұрын
"Hey Chrisfix again, Today I want to show you how to replace the timing belt on any car in under 10 minutes. Today I'll be using just a screw driver, some blue tape and a slinky!"
@Nick-ko1tw
@Nick-ko1tw 5 жыл бұрын
Heheh now he do that with a fking bread!!
@nguyennguyenkn
@nguyennguyenkn 5 жыл бұрын
And some woody water
@Zeeangelofdeath
@Zeeangelofdeath 11 ай бұрын
And a toothpick
@gamerknown
@gamerknown 8 ай бұрын
Alright, this car has been in a slight accident so we’ll make a turbo from Lego and a piston from a Pepsi can
@DeadalusG
@DeadalusG 5 жыл бұрын
Chris: Hey its ChrisFix here and today blabla Random dude watching him in the middle of the night at some mall parking lot: wtf is this guy doing
@markf.7946
@markf.7946 3 жыл бұрын
First thing I said to my wife...hope he's carrying!
@jesus-nn8qk
@jesus-nn8qk 5 жыл бұрын
i’ve been driving around in my VW with my lights pointed all the way down i couldn’t see anything at night but thanks to chris fix i just adjusted them and my lights are amazing
@stephenfewson7188
@stephenfewson7188 8 жыл бұрын
Soo....the wife says to me yesterday, "Who do I take my headlights too, to get adjusted!?" Me..."I'll take care of Mrs" Niiicccceeeee timing Chris!!...lol
@thinkfloyd2594
@thinkfloyd2594 8 жыл бұрын
My tip is to just lay a two by four, 25 feet (plus the distance from grill to front of tire) away from the wall, and measured to be perpendicular. Then simply roll your vehicle up to the 2x4. You'll be able to tell if you're parallel if both tires approach the board equally.
@sergeant_salty
@sergeant_salty 3 жыл бұрын
Chris i hope you're too busy livin life to see this but this absolutely the best general headlight adjustment video on KZbin and i've used it several times and i can't thank you enough for what you do for car owners around the world👍🏻 God bless
@sangoir
@sangoir 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another essential video. We actually got our 1977 VW van headlights to quit looking for owls in the trees alongside the road! Being level and measuring the right distance is so important.
@artifexmusic
@artifexmusic 7 жыл бұрын
"You dont want to blind other people." i bet you 50 quantrillion dollars that ive been blinded by every single SUV and a truck EVERE EVRE EVER made
@shaunbarnett2972
@shaunbarnett2972 6 жыл бұрын
There's no quantrillion. It's either quadrillion or quintillion.
@PongoXBongo
@PongoXBongo 5 жыл бұрын
@@mormegil2 This is all the more important if you're one of those "quantrillion" people driving an SUV or truck. Don't be one of the bad ones. ;)
@notsohandytim5090
@notsohandytim5090 5 жыл бұрын
Actually my left one blinds truckers and the right one blinds mice.
@notbanksy8294
@notbanksy8294 5 жыл бұрын
Quantrillion is my rap name.
@Bladerunner4924764
@Bladerunner4924764 5 жыл бұрын
I'll bet you those 50 quantrillion dollars it's because they sit higher then the average car. Just a few inches makes a world of difference.
@sniperlif3
@sniperlif3 5 жыл бұрын
One thing to note is that outboard side headlight is actually meant to be slightly higher and/or focused to the outside of the road. It is meant to light up the side of the road without blinding people. The inboard side light is meant to light up both sides of the road without blinding people. Only caveat, you don't have old style headlights, some cars are completely level from factory, when using LED or HID.
@skeletorrc2583
@skeletorrc2583 Жыл бұрын
Very great job! Something I learned decades ago. Adjusting your headlights correctly is really helpful too not only you as a driver but oncoming traffic. You couldn't had made it easier. Correct Tire Psi, full or half tank of fuel, and what you carry on daily basis in your vehicle. I could go on and on. But the basics of what was shown here is as easy as it gets. Just wish every other driver out there would take the time too do this very simple process. Good job! And thank you for making this video. I hope it helped others.
@glenharper3136
@glenharper3136 9 жыл бұрын
I'll bet about 60% of the peoples head lights are out of adjustment.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+Glen Harper Probably. I know I always see misaligned headlights!!
@ceolen1
@ceolen1 9 жыл бұрын
+Glen Harper I agree. Chris notes how his lights don't flood into another car's mirrors or cockpit-which is very courteous and correct, kudos to him!-but it seems like every car I encounter on the road has their beams right in my face or bouncing into my face from my side mirrors! It gets so bad that I actually brake and pullover because I can't see to keep moving! Also, people seem to tail gate a lot more than they used to, and combined with misadjusted headlights blinding me fore and aft, it can be a white-knuckle experience just getting home from work. It's not just rude, it's dangerous!
@FujiShiina
@FujiShiina 9 жыл бұрын
+Glen Harper only 60?
@jamesm8515
@jamesm8515 9 жыл бұрын
+Glen Harper I'll bet your correct.... but closer to 80% lol
@stevebean1234
@stevebean1234 8 жыл бұрын
I just had my mechanic mess this job up twice in a row and get frustrated with me. I guess it must just be a lost art. I can't see anything on the road at night anymore bc of other people's maligned lights.
@l-abi
@l-abi 9 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, I'm so glad i found this video of yours, cause the headlights of my Dad's car have been blinding people for quite some time, even on Low Beams, He's got a Mercedes Benz 200D W124 '89, It has 3 screws on top of the lights. I managed to Adjust the light perfectly! Thanks again for your awesome Videos!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+Labinot Hasani Awesome! Glad to hear the video was helpful!
@unathandavis
@unathandavis 7 жыл бұрын
did this method on my 2010 accord and it is spot on perfect! thank you Chris, i been trying to get them right for quite some time now.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
@javierese9355
@javierese9355 5 жыл бұрын
So I started watching recent Chrisfix videos... and noticed Chris uses Chrisfix plates now instead of a paper... I’m glad your channel is doing great. Your videos as as profesional as easy to follow and learn.
@solomioist
@solomioist 5 жыл бұрын
For the EU Viewers: 1. Check if your car needs a 10% or 20% offset 2. Set the tape as shown in the video 3. Measure the height and deduct the percentage 4. Back up 10m 5. Adjust your beames according to your calculation. You have to use the lower part of the asymmetric beam, not the high one as shown in the video. If your headlight is properly adjusted, you are able to light the sidewalk without blinding the traffic. Edit: Fog lights need 20%/100m (2%/10m) and Head lights 10/100m (1%/10m)
@parker6334
@parker6334 5 жыл бұрын
You are exactly right but you missed a step...I'm sure ohms law fits in there somewhere. You know for the current drawn at each distance measured
@ayz48
@ayz48 4 жыл бұрын
In Denmark fx. your low beams must fall 1cm pr 1meter
@mark00820
@mark00820 4 жыл бұрын
Wasn't Chris using the lower edge of the low beam? I am fairly certain that is what he said. Perhaps you mean to say that in EU the upper edge of the low beam is used? That would of course drop the measurement the full height if the headlamp. Doing this would ensure that the beam is even lower than USA.
@chronocommander007
@chronocommander007 3 жыл бұрын
@@mark00820 EU mandates dipped low beam. The percentage required is based on the height of the headlight above ground and is noted on the headlight housing. For passenger cars -1% to -2% is common. With a 1% dip the cutoff drops 10cm every 10 meters. The cutoff of the beam should hit the ground at around 50m in front of the vehicle.
@trygveulfr7513
@trygveulfr7513 2 жыл бұрын
I'm fitting a whole new set of projector headlights and fog lights on my Tundra for better light displacement, some added style and that wonderful crisp cutoff line. Thanks for the adjustment tips for the Fog lights as it had been a hot minute since I adjusted them
@markbrawley1
@markbrawley1 4 жыл бұрын
Just installed new housings (age fogged up) time to adjust. Thank you for this video. Professional and informative. We'll done.
@MrLiquidArrogance
@MrLiquidArrogance 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this. I've been looking for a straight-forward and detailed explanation for over an hour now. Liked and subbed!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+MrLiquidArrogance Thanks and welcome aboard! Glad you liked the video!
@hotflashfoto
@hotflashfoto 9 жыл бұрын
I'm subscribed because I really appreciate the unvarnished information you present. My elderly friend has a 2004 Crown Vic, which is known by LEOs and other owners as having some of the worst forward lighting ever put on a car. I used this video to make it the best it can be under normal circumstances and may need to make 1 or 2 very small adjustments in the future. Even with my fairly normal vision these lights are poor at best. I've seen your police Crown Vic videos and wonder if you have any tricks or tips that you can share, and maybe if you have enough to warrant a video of their own. I'd really appreciate it, and I know for sure my friend would. Thank you for your efforts. It takes a special person to do this on a regular schedule!
@LA_Commander
@LA_Commander Жыл бұрын
Hot Flash, you can try a "low budget" approach that has worked for me. Step 1: polish the headlamps. Yours could be faded and oxidized. I use Mother's headlight polish with a rag. 5 minutes and you're done. Step 2: get some Sylvania extravision halogen light bulbs. These can be had for about $20 at your local Walmart. These helped out some. After the two steps, I can see very well now with just the factory halogen setup.
@stop116
@stop116 3 жыл бұрын
Never missed a single second while watching your videos.. Wish you would live somewhere nearby.. Anything you do mate, there's a explanation in details.. Well done..
@carlosdaudet6821
@carlosdaudet6821 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think that there might be a mistake aligning at that height. There is a cut off horizontal line on low beams, that's the one you need to use. Right hand driving lights make some kind of low beam pattern like "__/". The aiming should be in the "__" (horizontal) part of the pattern rather than the "/" part.
@lukebailey3662
@lukebailey3662 4 жыл бұрын
Most people: gets lift kit and bigger tires Also most people : refuse to adjust headlights
@mlspadaro
@mlspadaro 9 жыл бұрын
Very practical - after watching the video, I know I can do this. some examples demonstrating how being slightly out of square or otherwise not perfectly positioned would affect the beam would also be helpful as many of us aren't as skilled or patient as the producer of this video and may be inclined to fudge a little.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
M Spadaro I am glad the video was helpful!
@micksvajgr6481
@micksvajgr6481 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos are a gift from god!!! Literally the most useful videos on youtube!!! Thank you Chris!!!
@ZrCorelx
@ZrCorelx 7 жыл бұрын
ChrisFix: "okay so now were really lose to the wal-......." Cop: "Hey mister what are you doing here late at night?! Hands up!"
@CarlosRios1
@CarlosRios1 6 жыл бұрын
This just happened to me, I was tryna adjust my headlights but someone called the cops. Probably a white woman that "gets involved."
@nattsojaqs9822
@nattsojaqs9822 6 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosRios1 lmfao. Nosey freaks i tell u.
@franklinbolton8730
@franklinbolton8730 5 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosRios1 I'm no snitch but doing this late at night would probably be a little sketchy lol
@rackaddict8227
@rackaddict8227 5 жыл бұрын
Her name was probably “Karen” too! 🤣
@thecaptain5026
@thecaptain5026 4 жыл бұрын
thanks Karen
@burnercp
@burnercp 9 жыл бұрын
You just saved me a lot of time and effort. I got new headlight assemblies for my f150 and I thought you had to take out the headlight, make your adjustment by hand and put the headlight back in and see if it got better or worse
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
***** haha, I live in an area that is pretty safe so it was not something I was worried about. The drivers side lens was melted with a heat gun (I explained it at the end of this video): How to Separate Headlight or Fog Light Lenses (without Oven, EASY)
@jerryz1846
@jerryz1846 10 жыл бұрын
Chris.... I read your Jeep water pump and saw the video...my 2004 grand cherokee 6 cylinder 4.0 was done after you wrote me, i decided not to do it myself... I don't have a fan and fan clutch, is it missing ?? all i see it elecetric fans ... the end of the pulley is threaded so did they forget to put in on on or what ??? jerri2222@aol.com
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Jerry z Awesome! Glad you got it done! Nice work!
@Hurileno
@Hurileno 9 жыл бұрын
My headlight's left and right adjusters don't work now its all pointed to the left it just slips
@Niru28Kulk
@Niru28Kulk 9 жыл бұрын
Every car has a headlight adjuster switch on the dash. Mine is numbered 0 to 5. 0 being highest and 5 being lowest. Where would you recommend it to be before starting the process in the video.
@SonicOrbStudios
@SonicOrbStudios 9 жыл бұрын
+NK28 you sound so sure that "every" vehicle has this option
@leeb834
@leeb834 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video Chris. I recently bought an old car from the 80s and initially assumed that I'd have to get new headlights due to the poor illumination. Turns out, the vintage lamps were just not properly aimed. Using your tutorial, I was able to get them back to proper alignment and I'm not longer dreading driving after dark. Not sure that I need to upgrade them after all.
@JMigUK
@JMigUK 10 жыл бұрын
Cool, thank you for this Chris. It looks like the set up in your truck allows you to have many different settings. I have done this in my car several times, and although with practice it gets easy, I wish sometimes this could be done from the cabin too lol
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
***** The headlight is pretty easy to adjust if you have a way to turn those 4mm screws lol. They are the worst. It would be neat if they could make self leveling headlights!
@dizkoteck
@dizkoteck 8 жыл бұрын
Not surprisingly, every New Yorker that came upon this video skipped it.
@DillyGee
@DillyGee 7 жыл бұрын
false lol. i just ordered whole new headlights with projectors just so i can use hid's cause the idiots that drive around here with regular reflector housings and hid bulbs blind people. especially the lifted pavement princess jeeps and trucks
@angbuzz
@angbuzz 7 жыл бұрын
dizkoteck nope im a new yorker and this is the best video i have seen so far. Now to find a wall
@befer
@befer 5 жыл бұрын
@@DillyGee lifted pavement princess jeeps and trucks is my new favorite name for street OFF-ROAD vehicles
@franciscodanconia45
@franciscodanconia45 5 жыл бұрын
dizkoteck as did everyone with a Ford F series pickup made in the last three years. I love ford trucks, I own one, but the new headlights should be illegal.
@MrBREEDENK
@MrBREEDENK 8 жыл бұрын
Good job Chris! Got my new lights on my F-250 perfectly aimed using your nicely done video! Thank you!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
+MrBREEDENK awesome! I'm glad the video was helpful!
@joelocust8306
@joelocust8306 9 жыл бұрын
I changed my head lights a year ago..I was so proud of myself..however one day my left head light fell out.😡 but I found it the next day on the. Road. Good information thanks🤗
@randomnav
@randomnav 6 жыл бұрын
BS
@Mo5005
@Mo5005 6 жыл бұрын
Joe Locust gm
@Dre215taylor
@Dre215taylor 6 жыл бұрын
Ooof Haha haha nigga you dumb
@zx8401ztv
@zx8401ztv 10 жыл бұрын
Smashing tutorial chris :-)) It shows just how far out your new lights were, spot on now, no chance of blinding anyone :-) Im sure if you were bothered about the right fog light you could add washers or something to the adjusters to correct it, but i would not bother, close enough :D
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
zx8401ztv Thanks bud! I like the washer idea and might give it a shot. Even though it is close enough, I am a stickler for perfection lol
@rw9495
@rw9495 3 жыл бұрын
Just had new headlights installed on my Corolla, and the mechanic didn't bother with any of this, thanks for the video :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you'll do a better job anyway :p Thanks!
@rw9495
@rw9495 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisfix Thank you for the reply, and your vote of confidence, means a lot :)
@TheBanjoShowOfficial
@TheBanjoShowOfficial 11 ай бұрын
I followed your instructions but I ended up in the perfume section of my local Macy's, the police are already on their way
@kenbauer1
@kenbauer1 27 күн бұрын
😅😂
@wb5mgr
@wb5mgr 10 жыл бұрын
I'm just impressed you managed to film this without getting rousted by the cops or having a mallrat bike gang ride through the scene :)
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
wb5mgr Haha, I was pretty clear with my intentions with the camera gear, tape measure and stuff so hopefully the police would just check to make sure everything was ok (I never had any problems). As for the biker gang, they know better than to mess with ChrisFix LOL
@moorekorey
@moorekorey 10 жыл бұрын
The day was almost done. I was afraid of a no show. Thanks buds for the upload
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Korey Moore Yea, this video took a lot of work and editing! It took two days to film and a whole day of editing! I had a lot to say about aiming headlights but I couldnt include it all because the video would be 30min lol. Glad you are eager for my Thursday and Monday video uploads!
@superjoint57
@superjoint57 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Chris! I always look at your videos when a topic comes up for me! I just put new "eye balls" in my ride and will use your vid to align them. Once again your delivery & explanation is on point! Good work!
@VideoMenu
@VideoMenu 8 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, headlight alignment is low on the priority list of most people, even car guys. If it doesn't bother themselves, they don't care. You can know this by how often you get blinded by aftermarket xenons. You'd THINK that the egos of these types of xenon guys would at least align them properly because it would look good. But no. The "cool" ends at putting them in without any further adjustment.
@jkoneman
@jkoneman 8 жыл бұрын
I have factory Xenon automatic adjusting Xenon lights, they point too low so it's at the dealership right now to get them fixed and for a coolant flush.
@BraveryUSA
@BraveryUSA 8 жыл бұрын
That's a video ChrisFix needs to do ... "How to do a coolant flush for Xenon lights!!" I think I've been doing it wrong.
@jkoneman
@jkoneman 8 жыл бұрын
I did say "to get them fixed AND for a coolant flush" lol I'm sure somebody out there might need clarification: headlights do not need a coolant flush lol
@BraveryUSA
@BraveryUSA 8 жыл бұрын
We don't want anyone looking silly asking for a coolant flush on their headlights!!!
@lsedanolg
@lsedanolg 6 жыл бұрын
yeah and I'm sure he can tell by the amount of views he got on this vid
@martinwedgeyt
@martinwedgeyt 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, just what I have been looking for, and I have looked a lot, best one I have seen. I like the accuracy of your method. For me, with headlight adjustment, near enough is not good enough. Keep up the good work with the videos, like them all.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Martin Wedge Thanks a lot Martin! Yea, I watched a few headlamp adjustment videos myself and none were really spot on with all the details for a perfect aim and the ones that had a lot of details were confusing to say the least. This method is really simple so I had to share!
@marklynn3209
@marklynn3209 8 жыл бұрын
Worked great! My new lights are now focused on the road and with the new bulbs and reflectors, even the ditch and the tree line are more visible. Thanks ChrisFix!
@cobweb930
@cobweb930 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video i just installed LED Auxbeam headlights on my 1993 Ford Ranger and my headlights were way outa wack my left headlight was how your left fog light was and now the left and right are close to perfect! and i found that using a 4mm socket with a tiny ratchet worked a lill better than the vice grips. now i wont be blinding folks. THANK YOU SO MUCH
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@luca9130
@luca9130 4 жыл бұрын
My headlights automatically adjust but I’m still laying here at 2am watching this
@jo6paq
@jo6paq 7 жыл бұрын
Just finished adjusting my headlights using your method...Worked great, thanks.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын
+jo6paq awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
@JOCO1911
@JOCO1911 8 жыл бұрын
is it just me or does it seem their factory setting this super hd lights right for your eye balls
@andrewlaverghetta715
@andrewlaverghetta715 9 жыл бұрын
Just used these tips and instructions to work on aiming the headlights on my wife's 2007 cobalt, though it doesn't look like it has a way to aim right and left, just up and down. Our right headlight is quite a bit lower and it won't come up to even hit the wall in front of us so we'll have to find some way to shim it or some way of further adjusting it from just lighting up the ground in front. Thanks again!
@hustlr23
@hustlr23 8 жыл бұрын
the right side headlight is naturally higher and right of center because its always facing the sidewalk or side of the road for pedestrians or animals crossing the road coming from the ditch or tree's.
@MindFreak590
@MindFreak590 8 жыл бұрын
Also the road signs.
@rebturtle
@rebturtle 6 жыл бұрын
You don't want the right side any higher. His method accounts properly for a slight down angle which illuminates the road ahead of you at the proper distance. What you want is the driver's side light a little lower, and the passenger side light a little toward the curb
@JF997
@JF997 7 жыл бұрын
Good thing I found this. I put in some bright ass led's in my low beam yesterday and I need them to project more to the road.
@scottmoore7269
@scottmoore7269 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video,thank you! I like the way you use painter's tape as opposed to a pen. It's a sign of respect considering it's chancy these days because people might think you're up to something. Just one thing...I always thought that the driver's side should be aimed inward toward the white line a bit rather than straight forward to prevent blinding oncoming traffic?
@dpajc056
@dpajc056 8 жыл бұрын
this gotta be the best video on this topic I've seen
@EminHVAC
@EminHVAC 10 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video Chris. Thanks for sharing you're knowledge.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Emin HVAC No problem man! Glad you are learning a lot!
@pnojazz
@pnojazz 7 ай бұрын
Great explanation!❤
@MichaelB450
@MichaelB450 8 жыл бұрын
Since your front bumper is bent (which causes one of your fog lights to be misaligned), maybe you could make a video showing how to straighten your bumper (with or without taking it off the car).
@KillSwitchNY
@KillSwitchNY 7 жыл бұрын
I know I am way late to the conversation here but just an FYI, Lisle Tools sells a specific ratcheting wrench with a long thin handle for these Ford style headlights. I have owned many Mustangs and Thunderbirds so I bought it and it saved me so much time and aggravation.
@michaelpdrock1
@michaelpdrock1 9 жыл бұрын
brilliant guide! I've just used this to Alligin my HIDs! thanks!!
@VirusX60
@VirusX60 6 жыл бұрын
Good video. I'm in France and there's a REAL problem with headlights in here, even worse i got very fragile eyes. Most brand new cars(especially ones from Renault)head towards opposite driver's eyes with their factory set-up. While our"technical control" just close the eyes on this for most old and used vehicles-and brand new ones too of course(!)-. It was just pathological some years ago, but now, it's epidemic and really dangerous for ppl like me with very fragile eyes. Even forced to park on the road's side and take a break until i can see again sometimes.
@51seluj
@51seluj 6 жыл бұрын
I feel like they came up with the 25 foot rule because that's as far as a normal tape measure goes... "Hey to get these lights right, let's go out like 45 feet.." "But, this thing only goes 25 feet." "Ahhhhhhhh hell"
@51seluj
@51seluj 6 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah I liked my own comment, it was good
@gabeyboi
@gabeyboi 10 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thank you for the detailed video on headlight adjustment. I followed your procedure and the difference in my beam pattern is remarkable. I have used a few of your videos, they are clear and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Gabriel Chavez You are welcome Gabriel! I am glad this video as well as my others, have been helpful! Nice work on aligning your headlights!
@adrientea7402
@adrientea7402 6 жыл бұрын
Hi dude , love ur videos, keep good work, u just got one more subscriber (from france) !
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support from France!
@LyonBrave
@LyonBrave 3 жыл бұрын
Chris fix is the bomb.
@MrSongArtist
@MrSongArtist 10 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial once again man. Hopefully people learn from this and their lights stop shining on my mirrors. By the way, who is your camera guy? Thanks !
@Brock_Landers
@Brock_Landers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I bought some aftermarket halo headlights for my BMW and not only was the passenger side lowbeam REALLY low compared to the driver side, but I can't see ANYTHING at night or early in the morning unless I turn on my high beams. I finally got the passenger side up, but they both needed to be aligned properly. My OEM driver side headlight was hazed on the inside and even though I wetsanded and buffed them, the driver side still looked bad. A single side OEM headlight assembly was $250 for a used one that looked just as bad or worse, so I bought the LED halo lights for $225 with all of the bulbs and harnesses included, but you HAVE to align them properly. Sadly, I didn't, but I'm trying to now.
@TheRealFrostysaur
@TheRealFrostysaur 5 жыл бұрын
My car is cross eyed, I’m keeping it that way and adding a derpy tongue to my grill.
@Mygfisawesone
@Mygfisawesone 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ponceponce4431
@ponceponce4431 2 жыл бұрын
This dude makes some really useful videos.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын
That’s the goal
@motleypixel
@motleypixel 9 жыл бұрын
Probably already noted...you want a little bias to the right (US or regions that drive on right side of road) as to illuminate the right highway strip/reflectors on the road surface.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Roy Niswanger Thanks for sharing!
@dorinel200849
@dorinel200849 9 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I was thinking.
@AMERICK89
@AMERICK89 8 жыл бұрын
Waoo!! This is the best video that I've seen about headlight adjustments no waste.....You did not lose any detail!! Thanks bro!!
@ubyteconsulting
@ubyteconsulting 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, So much hardwork just to adjust you headlights.👌😑
@ThatWolfWithShades
@ThatWolfWithShades 5 жыл бұрын
Makes me quite glad to have a late 80's mercury. Just a couple of regular screws that you adjust from the front, no need to pop the hood.
@blacknight9692
@blacknight9692 3 жыл бұрын
I watch your video and I adjust my lights and I adjust my lights perfectly thanks
@ceolen1
@ceolen1 8 жыл бұрын
What are people's opinions about those intense blue-white headlights that are so seriously blinding? I think they are dangerous and should be banned. Ordinary bright headlights are bad enough, but those blue-white ones actually hurt my eyes. Combine that with them misaligned and driving literally becomes a headache.
@znovosad555
@znovosad555 8 жыл бұрын
The problem is people putting them in improper housings. HID and LED bulbs are really only made for projector beam headlights. But people put them in reflector beams
@DavidParker-cf2km
@DavidParker-cf2km 7 жыл бұрын
Those lights are dangerous to the opposing travelers. I don't stare at them, I am looking to the right, but they are so bright they reduce my night vision. The new super-reflective huge yellow warning signs are also dangerous. They are so effective at reflecting light that their yellow glare hides the road: I can tell a curve is coming up, but they hide the road.
@Anonymous-vh6kp
@Anonymous-vh6kp 7 жыл бұрын
I find that the newer cars that come with these lights standard are not blinding at all. It's the wannabe's who install them to their old rust buckets, who have them pointing to the sky; are the people causing the trouble.
@acephantom903
@acephantom903 7 жыл бұрын
HIDs are illegal in the state of Florida if your headlight housing is not designed for them. If you are being a nuisance and a cop sees it, you will be pulled over and given a fix-it ticket. The law is states that if you modify safety equipment in your vehicle from what it was intended that is an illegal modification. Even my projector headlight housings were not designed for HIDs and there are no lenses for HID headlights for my vehicle. The problem is that HIDs are longer than normal bulbs which means they will almost always be out of alignment and the light pattern is out of specification. I swapped my halogen bulbs with LED bulbs because they are the same size and I double checked that it did not modify my light pattern or alignment. LEDs are not that much brighter than bright halogen bulbs but they should never burn out. On the other hand the fans on them buzz loudly and you can hear them if your engine is off -- my car has an auto-off feature at lights so that is the only time I notice them.
@znovosad555
@znovosad555 7 жыл бұрын
acephantom903 yeah I hate HIDs. I have some of the newer LED headlights designed for non projector housings. Not blinding at all. Just a crisper white light.
@kevinrovelli9958
@kevinrovelli9958 10 жыл бұрын
Really like the foglight tidbit. Mine never seems to work right. Now I gotta check them out. Good video Chris. Keep them coming
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Kevin Rovelli Thanks Kevin! Yea, most people dont realize the fog lights adjust. It is important to keep them low yet fill in the area that the headlights dont get to!
@jmoyet
@jmoyet 9 жыл бұрын
I Definitely need to do this to my Jeep since I have installed HID lights
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
jmoyet Yea, it should be even easier with projectors since the cutoff is so straight!
@basthan1
@basthan1 10 жыл бұрын
I bought a ford headlight adjuster tool off amazon about 5 years ago. This little tool has relieved me of so much frustration on my Ford Ranger... The only down side is I think it was around $30 shipped...
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Nathan Bastedo Yea, I put the link to the tool in the description just in case someone wanted it. I didnt even realize there was a special tool (I should have figured lol). So dumb, just put an 8mm bolt in instead. I dont get it.
@arongitis
@arongitis 10 жыл бұрын
great job explaining on all your vids. thanks broski
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
Aaron Sierra Thanks Aaron! Glad the videos are helpful!
@l4d2160
@l4d2160 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'll be needing this in about a week. Ordered some aftermarket headlight/tailight/turnsignal lenses and of course they'll need adjustment.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Bryan Young Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!
@l4d2160
@l4d2160 9 жыл бұрын
Me too. Keep up the good work. I can see you crossing the 1,000,000 sub bridge here real quick.
@sniperlif3
@sniperlif3 9 жыл бұрын
So what about lower cars? Is the idea all the same or should you be aiming otherwise?
@scrodiemcboogerballsthatdu141
@scrodiemcboogerballsthatdu141 7 жыл бұрын
yes
@daundredemars5028
@daundredemars5028 7 жыл бұрын
That's a good point since the lights are already lower
@tiredlawdog
@tiredlawdog 5 жыл бұрын
In Texas the official MVI stations quit checking the alinement of headlights some years ago. BAD IDEA. Thanks for you helpful video. I have to admit I just use the garage door. I have two Ford CVPI's. One is in alinement and I just put new light doors in the other. I will mark the correct one on the door, and then do the alinement on the other. No doubt your procedure is much more accurate.
@royalstephens3169
@royalstephens3169 9 жыл бұрын
Great work. Thanks much.
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks and no prob!
@kevinost1286
@kevinost1286 2 жыл бұрын
damn man, u are my savior.. initially I thought it was my HID bulb problem. After reposition look great.
@garydavis6724
@garydavis6724 5 жыл бұрын
I’m still looking for the ruler on the ground. @6:23 lol. I see a tape measure but where is the ruler??? 🤔
@anthonya824
@anthonya824 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t you mean the floor? Lol
@Roasttrumpet
@Roasttrumpet 4 ай бұрын
This was so easy to follow. Thanks so much for this video
@robertckassow8445
@robertckassow8445 8 жыл бұрын
Chris can you just come adjust mine for me? ha
@Woodenarrows
@Woodenarrows 10 жыл бұрын
Good deal. Glad you covered the Fog lights too, that was a good addition. Didn't know about the 6" L/R option. I need to move my drivers side light to the right some. I've got a bit of a blind spot between the drivers side of the road and the oncoming lane so a little more to the right should help...
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks a lot! Yea, the 6in movement right or left allows you to fill that dark spot and still stay out of the mirrors and windows of other cars! Glad the video was helpful!
@chengopaloma
@chengopaloma 9 жыл бұрын
Great Video! thank... Im speak Spanish, but I understand you...!
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
Rubraham Gómez Glad the video was helpful!
@joshsabin4431
@joshsabin4431 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I couldn't find any way online to adjust my Crown Vic headlights!! This was the only video I could find!
@JoseRodriguez-zi2vt
@JoseRodriguez-zi2vt 8 жыл бұрын
01:36 "to me a ratchet is usually the easiest.." lol died for some reason
@MegaRcdrifter
@MegaRcdrifter 7 жыл бұрын
Jhon John Jon Jon Doe, That's right
@Truthguy73
@Truthguy73 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, you are one of the better sources of good information!
@oaoaoaoaoaoaoaos4127
@oaoaoaoaoaoaoaos4127 4 жыл бұрын
my headlights are so perfectly aligned, that i blind semi trucks with my low beams
@bryan10444
@bryan10444 3 жыл бұрын
I think you fucked it up my boy
@luismiguelgarza4246
@luismiguelgarza4246 7 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!! MY TRUCK WOULD BLIND OTHER PEOPLE AND WHEN DRIVING LONG ROADS I COULDN'T EVEN SEE THE ROAD THAT'S HOW BAD IT WAS IT WOULD POINT TO PEOPLE WINDOWS !!!!!! THANKS CHRIS !!!!!!
@josefernandez6146
@josefernandez6146 8 жыл бұрын
How dare not to have a 4mm wrench! xD
@twitchster77
@twitchster77 Жыл бұрын
I keep having people flash me at night...but I have my low beams on for them. This video is just what I needed! I didn't even know my car had an easy way to adjust the lights like this!
@nanayeboah3287
@nanayeboah3287 7 жыл бұрын
I can't believe people disliked this video
@sfom1098
@sfom1098 9 жыл бұрын
thank you ,your efforts for making easy and undrstandable vdo's are commendable.... aftr watching yr vdo 's ,i start liking taking care of my car... please, post a vdo on head gaskit as well...
@chrisfix
@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын
+syed farrukh umair Awesome! Glad you enjoy the videos!
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