How to Aim & Adjust Your Headlights

In this video, I aim the headlights on the golf with my little brother. There is an adjustment screw on the backside of the housing that allows us to raise or lower the beam from the low beams. I’ve seen headlights that also have adjustment from left to right, however that usually doesn’t need to be tinkered with.
The PROPER way to do it, is to get the aim measured using a machine, and then align the beam from there. The machines can cost thousands of dollars, so doing it this way, you might have to align the headlights a few times to get it spot on.
From 10 meters away from a wall, the top part of the beam should be 20cm's down from the height of the headlights. To be exact, 20.9 cm's, based off a 1.2 degree negative slope.
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[@philipgil8029]

Yay, I've been waiting for this video 😁

[@mchlcordell]

I followed your video with great results thanks.

[@michaell.ledesma1443]

thanks this is really helpfull ... love all your videos ... been watching it all ... keep up the good work!

[@stylesprettyworkdetailing2543]

as always great job. you are a smart dude to be so young you know your stuff. I think you are a mechanic or been to some kind of school. either way keep helping people like us.

[@michaelnotellyou4538]

Love ur VIDEOS! 😍Congrats on the new car😜 . Wait for more videos.

[@vondrook4]

This was the best video I've found so far that shows how to do this! Most other videos are vague or don't even show what you adjust behind the light.

[@jasondoust4935]

Thank you! I've got a driver's side main beam that is crazy high and feel guilty every time I heard out after dark. I'll fix it tomorrow!

[@Bobozico-ok8cm]

Well done and well noted for your education, much appreciated

[@kai_291]

Your upload schedule is on top. Really like it 👍

[@Kaiser187]

Great video thanks!

[@freshboosted2569]

super helpful thanks man

[@alexandrk.5052]

I had to get my entire front of my VW replaced after an accident, and those morons couldn’t align my headlights after going there 2 times. There is a huge difference. Thank you for the help, now I can do it myself and get t right.

[@TheClimb511]

Exactly what I needed to know... Just installed new headlights for my 2015 corolla Saw the uneven light pattern watched this video now I know how to fix it...

[@TheClimb511]

@@taekwoncrawfish9418 Really? Well, I have the lights leveled out and I like it like that....much better than the uneven pattern.

[@TheClimb511]

@@taekwoncrawfish9418 You're right, but I don't have mine angled up high like that. In some states you can get a ticket for having them that way. I have mine set even and aimed at a low angle. And as far as blinding people, have you ever had a truck with a lift kit pass you by? Unless you're in a truck, their lights are level with your head. Kind of annoying, ain't it?

[@rataurus1]

excellent! great video!

[@Mlohava-Palacinka]

Tnx man, great video

[@Mango...onpaws]

Brilliant and clear demo, 👏 bravo!

[@cmary27able]

very good video thanks.

[@jonasmiksionis8149]

Spot on!!

[@CritiquelHit]

Great video

[@chanhducphung2826]

Thank you for your nice details video

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks man :)

[@theeagle8652]

Good video 👍

[@ckwilsnagh1158]

Hey man I have just installed HID on my Mazda 3 but don't know the high your using to make it like you did in this Vid can you please advice me on it.

[@lgerow24]

Point headlights at a wall 25’ away. That’s 300”. 1.2% of 300” is 3.6”. The top of the light beam on the wall needs to be 3.6” below the height of the low beam bulb on the car. I think the video could have been perfect if you mentioned a way to effectively measure the angle of the headlights but at least you’re on the right track. Cheers

[@MrBigwheelman]

Thanks for this👍. ..should the little headlight adjuster on the dash be set to the lowest setting first before adjusting at the front of car ?

[@aspl20001]

Hello mate thanks for sharing how to adjust the headlights and are your high beams white as well plz? If yes can i have a link to it plz

[@endri90al]

Hi! Can i ask you, what number position are the light before fix it? Thanks

[@PaChiLa_Leader]

Say you set your low beam point. My high beam bulb is a separate bulb, how much higher should I set for my high beam bulb? Thx in advanced

[@omarfaruque4756]

how do i do corolla 2002 what is the measurement of left right & front of each light

[@abduraghmansage6563]

Thanks

[@Darton-ok5xt]

is that in general al SUV or car to aim the head light down is mean I have to turn clock wise or counter clock wise ? Please help

[@arkanullah6877]

hey bro u r awesomeeee

[@finesse1570]

Can all car move side to side or just some car? Mine can move up or down by can’t do side to side. Or maybe I haven’t found the screw to turn yet

[@benjaminmartinussen2388]

I have a problem with my headligths. The normal ligth is sport on but when Im using my high beam it's not centered at all. Can I do something about this issue?

[@lathiff3888]

headlight eyelid helps too!

[@mujjuman]

great video man most people need to do this shit

[@danmeredith6354]

I noticed there was no adjustments made for lateral (sideways) light placement. Most headlight have both to adjust.

[@yasirhq1995]

I love your videos bro

[@milanmastracci]

Thanks buddy :)

[@omarobaleed291]

@@milanmastracci HID OR LED ?

[@wilahinely]

Nice video! Well done.

[@mayurcoolking]

can u guide me for removing of my dashboard Im having a HONDA CITY 2008 thats a Indian model u can compare my car with HONDA FIT For interior only

[@basiljun808]

Nice shirt bro!!!

[@eightnine4793]

more more more videos of your mini😁

[@kmxtornado]

Thanks for the video. What's H ID kit and bulbs are those? The light output is amazing. I have OEM HIDs and am looking for replacement bulbs to improve brightness.

[@ianmoberg374]

oem tends to be halogens but depending on the car I guess it could be hid, if it's not very bright I would guess halogens, leds r super bright up close but not far away and hid is just crazy good lol

[@Hotrodoli]

Mine has an auto adjuster system in it, does it have to be readjusted when I put new replacements in?

[@Bk1_sk]

Tell people in my neighborhood this cause everyone of their cars headlights are facing up

[@DELOS13]

yooooo what kind of headlight housing are those and where did you buy them? Link please

[@kinginmortal2441]

Nice

[@mike.135i]

lmao at the bloopers

[@rodney1702]

what was the company name for the projector beam headlamps for golf? any link for eBay purchase? thanks rodney

[@DD20248]

How do I adjust the headlights on my 2005 toyota corolla

[@anthonygandolfo4989]

Where did you get the bumper cover?

[@highsoldier2108]

What brand is your projector headlight assembly

[@drenfeka7857]

The stock light of golf 4 are more powerfull that you ebay light with hid.. great video this help me.

[@milanmastracci]

That is so not true.. The lumens from a 55 watt HID kit will always surpass the light output of any halogen bulb

[@drenfeka7857]

+milanmastracci befor i install xenon in my golf 4 i have a basic headlight the arent good. but a frend tell me for xenon r32 style 35w but thye are shitt i can see anything but i enjoy te video thnxx...

[@D3ft0ne]

Well maybe your friend is wrong.

[@ndc5544p]

You said that we need to have (example on the golf) 1,2 degrees down. How did you measure that? Or how can I do that at home? Thanks!

[@AIHurrell]

Here, have a link... Dont have to follow it exactly, but its an easy standard way of doing it. www.howacarworks.com/accessories/how-to-align-headlights-at-home

[@christosnikolakakis6046]

Another good source of info for headlamp aiming: www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

[@ianmoberg374]

I have the same lights but on a jetta, how do I adjust left to right the instructions kinda suck

[@chitolopez3585]

Make a video on your Honda accord headlight adjustment

[@yemil6292]

Agreed !

[@JuicedUpLA]

Does this work on cornering headlights?

[@omgcato]

Can you show where are the screws on Leanne? :)

[@tarek3702]

shard and liked ur video

[@davidfroese5238]

Where can I buy those led bulbs? I have those headlights but I need the leds

[@ShaneTheMunchist]

like your shirt Milan.. how can I get that?

[@harujayden6576]

what if your headlight is not projector type?

[@c7uk]

Small point, but 1:08 1.2% isn't the same as 1.2 degrees. Also 2:25 the upper line of the left lamp should line up with the upper line of the right lamp; You shouldn't have two steps in the complete output as this means one lamp isn't dipped 1.2%

[@harris8390]

Milan - Hard water spot removal video plz! Haha!

[@milanmastracci]

Its coming Harris :) I promise!!

[@harris8390]

+milanmastracci If you know of any good water filter softeners to remove minerals that would be awesome as well.

[@deafinitesohail5320]

let's say you bought a car from someone and they fucked up both headlight aiming. how do you know how high or low it's supposed to be? what if the Driver side is high but thinks it's the right height?

[@FindFlexOG]

lol he asked how do you aim them not which kit do i buy......also that kit you linked is shit to answer the question, at 25ft both beams should be no higher than a passenger car's side mirror so about 32-36 inches

[@elche2124]

I have 2009 Mercedes c300 how can adjust the headlights were can I find the screw to move move right to felt? one of my projector light is like this (/) (-) how can I fix it 😢

[@juliaruiz8549]

adjusting headlights only on a 2003 hyundai elantra

[@hotpocket8624]

when the video gonna be up today Milan?

[@H3YdUD3]

yes

[@choops2373]

My adjusters don't work, any other tips?

[@Hummingjet]

I love this .... it's illegal in the country I'm from, if you don't have your headlights adjusted right. I had some close calls because it seems that no one in the US seems to give a sh*** if you blind someone. I just changed my headlights and noticed they are way to high .... since it's dark I go and get right on it.

[@davidfroese5238]

Where can I get the led bulbs

[@carlgratzer8158]

Where are the aiming screws on a '96 Chevy Van?

[@trentoncasey4247]

do you have a led light bar installed on the crash bar?

[@milanmastracci]

Yes. We installed it on the bottom side of it with 2 brackets.

[@enochcole2367]

How to adjust headlights on 93 GMC 1500 pickup truck

[@gxoticbirds9282]

How can I get my lights to be like that?

[@r2stik]

parallel setting?

[@dieseld4281]

where did you buy those lights dude

[@jeswaynevanrooyen4318]

Hi do anyone know how to do a polo vivo 2014 please

[@RalphEvangelista]

2.sl0w nation!

[@7918476]

How far are you supposed to be from the wall when adjusting??

[@milanmastracci]

The further you are, the more accurate will be.

[@Bull1the1Great]

driver's side should always be slightly lower due to blinding oncoming drivers .

[@youngsumma]

the accord driver side light is impossible to get to

[@lewjg]

If only all drivers considered this

[@JonasGodwin]

I get blinded because my car is so dirt nasty low

[@CatGuy969]

then CLEAN it xD

[@lawson9855]

@@CatGuy969 you are thick read it again

[@gamersroost]

My MK 5 GLI is 1.0* positive

[@MaxwellGlockling]

The tops of both beams should be equal and the low point of both beams should be equal. Essentially giving you one step up and not two. He needs to go down a few more turns.

[@isakwendesten4695]

How do you know its 1.2 percent angle?

[@Ubobeo]

I guess he does not know. But it is simple. On the headlight you can find the percentage, sth between 1-2%, f.e my golf IV has 1.2% and 1%, it is the right angle. so you can calculate it, just drow a triangle and you can calculate where should the line be, f.e if you are 5 m from a wall, your headlights are 0.9m high, with 1% you should see your line +- 0.83m (I just figured out the numbers, but I think you got this)

[@chuyittoo96]

Can I do that in the stock lights?

[@ltdasilva93]

You need projector lenses. Stocks on certain cars are Halogens

[@mrklimczyk]

you should be able to readjust on OEM headlights

[@floow18]

4:14 call me crazy but, that light throw is really short... you can barely see what's in front of you... Almost like a driving with fog lights only...😥

[@HasanNassrallah]

Nice shirt

[@modernontv]

Light on the right side (passenger side) should be higher to illuminate road signs and lower on the driver's side to prevent blinding other drivers. Shouldn't be even.

[@YYCKeeper]

Someone should tell Acura and Lexus to properly aim their LED JEWEL light design so it doesn't blind other drivers

[@804MRMAN]

All Lexus cars come with an bubble levels on the headlights, auto leveling, or adaptive lighting so I know you're lying 😂😂😂

[@HristovRumen]

If there was oncoming traffic, you wouldn't be blinding them because you just cant see damn nothing!

[@sekopiski]

Wow those projectors are crap, horrible beam pattern. And you adjusted them wrong, they should be level with each other. Now your passenger side light is aimed higher.

[@ndc5544p]

Jonathan A sekopiski is right. The beam pattern is really crap and he adjusted the right headlight a bit higher than the left. As you see, the lights have a "cut-off" which makes the right side of the beam pattern higher than the left side. So, the left side of the right headlight's beam pattern should be perfectly aligned with the left side of the left headlight's beam pattern. That way oncoming traffic won't be blinded by the right headlight. But he adjusted the right headlight so it's level with the high side of the beam pattern of the left headlight. That small difference is sometimes enough to blind someone, given that HIDs have about 3000lumen.

[@JM-yx1lm]

Jonathan A yall are alllll wrong! The correct way to aim headlights is the driver side light is to be 2 inches lower than the passenger. Dont believe it, look it up.

[@D1705S]

@@JM-yx1lm yes exactly

[@340rps]

You didn't start with a initial height measurement to work from.

[@Joshuaxiong2]

Odd, there’s no aim adjust for my cat. They just insert and rotate to lock on.

[@simple1me302]

thank you, I hate driving at night, but,,,,,,,, its hot,,,, as ( hell) here in Pensacola florida , so I work nights,and job is driving,,i say paint the right hand lane in America white, and the left lane baby blue,,so they are more visible ,,exit ramps silver,,,,and maybe people who cant see ,, take their licence away..

[@rora9197]

First comment

[@masc0ttewithzero]

right headlight is always a little bit higher! it's on the other side of the incomming traffic! learn more before "adjusting" :) p.s. check all the cars from the factory lol good luck

[@CatGuy969]

this is true, i bought my volkswagen mk4 and it's headlights have been heavily modified, and I can't see ANYTHING(and this is coming from someone who's been driving his mom's Fiat Punto mk2 for a year, which is i'm pretty sure the #1 car with the worst headlights/visibility)

[@justinweekes579]

2nd