How To Properly Aim The Headlight and Foglight - Full Tutorial

[@capthook53]

Short, concise and straight to the point. Just right. Thanks!

[@s.d.4351]

Yesterday I went to service center as my beams are too low.. like I could see only 20 feet in front of me. Service center guy said there is no motors to headlights and as you have electric adjustment it can't be done manually and I need to change headlight assembly as whole(though it was changed last year and in pretty good shape). I was not in budget so I didn't change. Today I saw this video, first time I tried to work with car myself. I take out whole assembly to observe if there is any screw ... I found it and adjusted beams myself, now it's perfect. Thank you so much for very informative video.

[@misterman124]

So what will you say about that service centre guy

[@ankurpatkulkar5021]

@@misterman124 that is just a scam to earn a few extra bucks. My guy said the same thing to me, but I knew about this tip, so I did it on my own.

[@SammyWinFL]

Just bought a 2018 Civic, was wondering why the hell my headlights were so low. This video helped immensely. Thanks man!

[@BojanBojovic]

Thanks, very useful. Just not sure why your beam pattern is flat, my lights have the right side raising.

[@mmarin8876]

Thank you! Please keep the videos coming

[@riconaka]

Great step by step and video shots. The Philips screwdriver shot was perfect! I Was using a 8mm to move the bolt....

[@kfdaddy]

The video does a good job of covering the proper technique of setting up the painters tape on the wall, but it doesn't take into account the differences in headlight height for various vehicles, from Prius's to jacked up SUV's. You don't get extra distance just because your vehicle's headlights are higher off the ground. The recommended "reach" of the driver side headlight is 200 feet (2400 inches). You're measuring how much the beam drops at 25 feet (300 inches), so you would multiply the height of your low beam by 1/8 (.125) since that is the ratio of the two distances, 300/2400 = .125 If your headlight is 30" from the ground, the drop would be 3-3/4" at 25 feet. If it's 36" high then the drop would be 4-1/2" at 25 feet. There's not a lot of difference, but it's there nonetheless. The average person can do a decent job on their own if they have the right information to begin with. The whole point of doing this is to give you a decent view ahead of you without blinding oncoming cars. The passenger side should be set for a reach of 400 feet so you can see road signs, pedestrians, etc that would normally be to your right. Typically, the passenger side would be about 2" higher than the setting for your driver side since it won't blind oncoming drivers. The ratio there would be 300/4800 = .0625. You can do the math for your vehicle. In my opinion the degrees that might be marked by your headlight is a waste of time. Who has the equipment to measure degrees that precisely? Certainly not your average driver.

[@sachinnagle]

please share the procedure to set the Left and right of the headlight beam,

[@musicalokaoficial]

Great video and I will use these steps for my new headlights assemblies. Thank you so much

[@21cstinch]

Best video I've seen on this topic so far. Nicely down, thanks.

[@alanwylie8960]

Yes, this video is one of the very few that came closest to explaining how to properly adjust headlights, he left out a couple of steps, but it's not like it'd make a big difference. Good job.

[@josequintana5559]

Watched this before I replaced my headlamps & took my truck out. Not once did anyone throw their high beams on me. Got it right the first time. Thanks for sharing your info.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@wg6377]

Great info , just install new headlight housings and I do need some adjustments, cheers

[@iseesomethingilike8115]

good simple explanation , with out any technicalities. Just one point, I believe the passenger side headlight should be about 4 inch higher than the driver side from the center point

[@panucharanpaila]

Sir, Thanks a lot. Pls instruct for horizontal beam alignment.

[@TheOzthewiz]

For the fog light adjustment you don't have to measure the height of the lamp. Adjust the TOP of the fog light beam spot so it just touches the BOTTOM of the low beam spot at 25' from the wall.

[@satxification]

Posted 3 years ago, but still very useful - Thank you.

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

Yep just helped me thanks so much!!

[@philgar7786]

If you have LEDs that do not have a good beam that mimics the halogen OEM, then NO, because that will adjust your fog beam too high. Even if you do have good halogen beams, the 4" rule is standard, and should be used no matter what bulbs you have. Meeting the fog beam into the low beam is a shortcut that is not a good idea. Fog lights are designed for a reason, and should be properly adjusted, just like low beams should be properly adjusted! No matter what, NEVER put HID bulbs in housings that are not designed for them.

[@RoddyRoams]

I wouldn't want my fog light shining above horizontal, because this would increase risk of fog glare shining back at me.

[@javandell8020]

Isn't your driveway on a slope? Wouldn't that result in an incorrect adjustment? Also, the DOT suggests that the driver side be 4" below the marker and the passenger side by 2".

[@jojoleyson5992]

Are you adjusting with the beam with it set on high or low beam?

[@Mikelaury_world]

This is great video. But here's a problem I'm having I have these led in a 2009 Toyota Sienna XLE they're very pretty lights they're I can't seem to have that nice straight line pattern like the rest of the high-end cars like BMW Mercedes Infiniti even Toyota Corolla.lol ??? is it because of the housing on this Minivan? the light need to adjust to get that nice straight line across at night while driving?

[@crimzonr9371]

Was this for a projector lens ... probably be same concept .. Great video

[@ChauhanDynasty]

Sir, did you installed Led bulbs in your projector...???

[@timothylessing4774]

What about the left to right? I want to adjust my driver side headlight cuz it points to the ditch on the other side and leaves the road directly ahead of me completely black

[@brittbrittingham9871]

Can you go into more on the fog lights

[@SB-xi1pq]

Like the video. Simple straight forward to the point. Thanks

[@nigelnightmare4160]

I'm glad you didn't set the height to the kickup part of the headlight beam as most of the other videos I've seen have. Well done.

[@bicnarok]

excellently explained, best vid on the topic I´ve seen

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment!

[@FuriousHondaBoy]

Thanks, simple and short. This how need to look like all DIY video.

[@rairadrai]

Passenger side is always higher than driver’s side beam. Both beams are never equal when set from the factory. Driver’s side is a bit lower.

[@ariqzachry]

i've been thinking this for months. thanks man for the info

[@TheHouseofFAFO]

I think the drivers side is 2" lower than the passengers side. Thanks to Ray Dar.

[@POgsDar23]

@@TheHouseofFAFO i've heard that they put the driver side a bit lower than the passenger side on purpose to prevent blinding oncoming traffic;specially when your running super bright headlights ( e.g. LEDs & HIDs).

[@miroslavvarga3707]

@@POgsDar23 If we talk about blinding oncoming traffic Led lights are so distructive and anoyingh.

[@eddievazz561]

Wow... Thanks...my driver's side is lower and won't adjust any higher...it know makes sense

[@mangoman1732]

A no bullshit video, thank god

[@apfitz]

Excellent tutorial!

[@964rohit]

VERY IMPRESSIVE hello friend Im from india and i liked your video and i need your help i have ecosports titanium and Im Stuck introuble My Suv headlight is stock and i need to give its focus original alignment please tell me High or Low Beams measurement ? thankYou

[@matrixanimations]

Would this procedure still work on a lifted truck?

[@Rubbernecker]

Excellent video!

[@400080vikkash]

Thank you for saving people's eyeballs!

[@josephinesmith3402]

I have a question? Driver side low beam headlight has a darker glare aiming toward the side. When I put them high beam the glare is better. Sometimes, on a darker road, I can't see the glare. Does my headlight need adjusting or is there a defect with this light? I also put in new bulbs, still the same with the driver side. Passenger side work great. Need help, please!!

[@dial2fast]

If you already tried replacing the bulb (assuming it's halogen bulb), then you have a reflector type headlight. The chrome reflector inside directs the light in a specific pattern. If your light output is bad with a reflector headlight, there isn't much you can do to fix it. The only other thing is check the headlight lens cover and make sure it's not old and oxidized which will reduce light output.

[@gittalittle3834]

Great DIY video. Thanks!

[@mikepetti1179]

Very very thorough, I like it. Helpful.

[@chill9901]

Thank you for the helpful info. I just replaced my headlights three days ago. Now I can confidently adjust them.

[@MrAmit2808]

What is the position of lever inside the car during this process

[@favemediabureau]

Can lowering LED beam possible for any cars including old year 2000s Asian car makers, they are all reflector type.

[@markb4434]

was this a projector style headlight?

[@bilalnachabeh]

thank you this is very helpful

[@anyvlog3613]

So helpful thank for the knowledge

[@sbuitrago45]

This video was perfect, thank you.

[@jaidavlogss]

is there a chance that the screw or sockets will be lose thread?

[@dial2fast]

Even though these screw threads are plastic, they typically hold up pretty good, unless someone has previously cranked on those screw settings beyond its max/min limit.

[@Chris-5446]

Ok so this video is super helpful, but the driveway slope is gonna throw my adjustments off. Wondering if i should run a straightline to measure the difference from 25 ft and factor that in when i mark my garage door. How much does a mechanic charge to do this? Ugh... and id have to factor in the angle of the slope.

[@Chris-5446]

I think I'm gonna pull another car next to the one that might need adjusted and line it up that way. It's only a vertical adjustment anyways

[@fitzroymystro4322]

What leds is in the low beam??

[@phillipyee4748]

i dont understand why the dislike? anyway great explanation

[@rachelhazelton8544]

Thank you 👍

[@czapata001]

Hi could you please do a review of the JDM Astar LED bulb 7th Generation? thanks

[@JavaManRules]

Great information

[@diycast6914]

Great technical explanation and illustrations BUT correct me if I'm wrong...it didn't look like your car was on a leveled surface during the entire procedure,

[@dial2fast]

Could be how the camera angle made it look uneven, but my driveway is pretty flat. Also I am not asking people to use my driveway so don't worry about it too much. The main take away is to show you the steps involved in properly aligning your headlight. You will need to find your own flat piece of land, and just follow the steps shown in the video.

[@sleevedtank]

You turn the screw or the screwdriver counterclockwise to lower?

[@MortenM80]

On all cars I've looked at, when you open the hood, there will be a mark on top of the headlight that tells you how much downward angle the low beam should have. For example 1,2%

[@crisluria346]

Whats the height in terms of that percentage?

[@MortenM80]

@@crisluria346 The beam should drop 12cm at 10 meters distance

[@lukewalker4089]

Very good video, thank you!

[@dimvas7850]

How I can adjust it horizontal?

[@wecanallski]

what a brilliant video. thanks

[@BC-je4ym]

4:22 I thought that was the open door chime!

[@christiankelly1981]

The mark on the headlight is for your high beam, your low bean protector lens is slightly higher. So your first pen mark at 25 inches should probably be around 26/27 inches

[@philgar7786]

Find and show one single professional that agrees with you.

[@daflyinhawaiian2]

Most Driveways (Like Mine) and looks likes yours, have a slight incline. I guess that doesn't have a factor when backing up 25 feet?

[@dodgeme1986truck]

as long as the surfaces used are flat the driveway may be inclined as the incline causes a negligible differentiation from true

[@SatyamevaJayate281]

Is it for all cars??? Or specifically for hondas???

[@dial2fast]

For all vehicles

[@ANDYW031084]

Do you know how to center projector headlight side to side ?

[@dial2fast]

North American cars do not have side to side adjustment on the headlight.

[@vi_EviL_iv]

Its best to use a socket to turn the bolt. The screw driver will sometimes damage the teeths.

[@mw5905]

wtf haha

[@godlike0630]

Lol...

[@neils-running-journey]

These are adjusted at the factory with a screwdriver. I know that because I work at the civic factory and is a job I do.

[@daibennett9224]

This is the best and easiest to understand,thanks man

[@yeggsandbacon]

Does the 2" down from center measurment hold true for all makes and models?

[@dial2fast]

Yes this applies to all vehicles in North America.

[@LostInPhilly89]

@@dial2fast No, it depends on the height of your vehicle. If you have a lifted SUV, for example, you need a more aggressive downward angle so as not to blind oncoming traffic.

[@erronctb3036]

how MPv cars are the headlights? is it the same 25

[@marora729]

How do I aim the fog lights on my Honda Accord 2013 please help

[@wilsonchong5167]

Is it the same procedure for a 2016 Honda CRV LX?

[@dial2fast]

This procedure applies to all vehicles in N America

[@wilsonchong5167]

Ok, thank you.

[@drewski7549]

For the leds head light is there a certain way the lights should in the projectors or does it not matter. You didnt say in the other video

[@dial2fast]

The LED lights are installed in the headlight housing and twist clockwise until it stops. If it's a two sided LED light, the light will be oriented so the LED chip faces to the sides.

[@JGM8100]

Great work on the video. Thank you

[@takeadayofff]

Aiming Japanese-make composite headlamps is done in reference to low-beam with a specific factory-specified pattern that u can find in FSM. If u don’t have that info just take it to a body shop that specializes in your brand of car, should cost ~$100 for a perfect pro alignment. Whereas on North American and Australian makes the sealed headlamps are aligned on hight beam and are easy to aim against any wall: Horizontally they shine level as measured up close and at 15-20 feet. Vertically, the passenger-side headlight shines straight ahead and driver-side slightly towards the centerline of the vehicle. (as measured up close and at 15-20 feet) Plus afterwards they can be conveniently broken with a hammer.

[@dyardsale5475]

good video. Others have tried to explain this concept, buy their version was too cumbersome.

[@dial2fast]

Thanks for your comment, and good that you appreciate the information I provided. Cheers!

[@pavelgavrilovskiy7174]

Why do I need to start with 3 ft away from the wall? Where did you get it that fog lights should be adjusted 4 inches lower than the center, not 2 inches?

[@marlocx1864]

..to accurately install the tape, before backing away 24 feet

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video the Phillips No2 screwdriver is it 30cm long? From Cyprus

[@unitedcolors2920]

Good job, big 👍👍👍👍,, thanks for knowledge,,, form india

[@lazybeachbum9394]

I replaced my lights and the pattern is way to the left. So I can't center the light then?

[@aredd92]

This is a great tutorial. However, what isn't mentioned is this should always be done on a relatively smooth and level surface, with the lights shining onto a perpendicular surface when possible. This can work in a driveway, but the smoothness and angle of inclination of the driveway would have to stay consistent from 3ft to 25ft away. If the angle/level of the driveway is different at 25ft vs 3ft, then your results will not be accurate. You should also rock the front of the car up and down to settle the suspension.

[@jeffhicks2070]

He explained it good enough to be able to adjust them, if they that stupid and can't figure that out ,then they don't need be doing it anyway

[@philgar7786]

@@jeffhicks2070 No, he did not explain it well enough. Most driveways, from the garage door, the first 2 sections are still at too steep an incline upward, backing up to the third section will put the beam to an even higher level at 25 feet, meaning, "the smoothness and angle of inclination of the driveway would have to stay consistent from 3ft to 25ft away". "this should always be done on a relatively smooth and level surface, with the lights shining onto a perpendicular surface" if you want a very good adjustment! Since you "can't figure that out", you "don't need be doing it".

[@m3n4t4n6]

Do u have any easy way,lets say just 3 or 2 feets from the wall..i live in apartment..parked in level 3.. theres no space for 25 feets..Thanks.

[@dial2fast]

Unfortunately, you can't properly aim in it when you are close to the wall. Cause the beam pattern spreads out wider and wider as you increase the distance. 25' is what the spec calls for.

[@m3n4t4n6]

@@dial2fast Thanks for the reply..i'll try at wallmart carpark😙

[@TheWilferch]

Critique.....your driveway is not level and slopes down toward the street, like almost any other driveway would. With the back of the car therefore "low"....aiming it "correctly" for height...means that when the car is level ( rear now higher when it is truly level)....your adjustments end up being too low. Also, you can get away with the passenger side "slightly" higher, and the driver's side slightly lower, to avoid blinding oncoming traffic with the headlight closest to the oncoming car.

[@miroslavvarga3707]

Great explanation.But your explanation means nothing if We are talking about LED lights which are so distructive and anoying.Led lights should be prohibited.Especially if it is fucking dickhead pick up truck driver behand me and tailgaiting....

[@TheWilferch]

@@miroslavvarga3707 .....not entirely true. If you buy quality LED headlights , as I did, to replace H4 bulbs, these are designed to be installed in such reflectors and have a rotational "orientation" that must be done....like any lights.....assure proper reflector design for the bulbs used, ....do the proper orientation, and then properly aim them....like all lights. But yeah, understood if the lights are bright, tall, and not aimed....would like to haul the driver out and throttle him.

[@NeonSuperNovas]

@@miroslavvarga3707🤣🤣🤣

[@yazdanalimohseni4208]

Very useful, thanks a lot

[@officervladimir1874]

I thought you pull the car up as close as to the wall as possible without hitting it and put the tape at the step then go back 25ft? Am I wrong? Another thing. The marking in the headlight you used was for the HB now the actual main light

[@octane2099]

Nice thank you so much straight into business this is by far the best video on teaching how to adjust.

[@fitzroymystro4322]

Do one for Reflector or its d same??

[@dial2fast]

It is the same

[@911Privacy]

Excellent job ........ 👍

[@krishanjeetsingh1567]

How to do for innova crysta 2018 model?

[@trueheart5666]

I thought when the headlight center is less than 36 inches like in cars, you don't need to add 2 or 4 inches below the center. The center is as is if headlight center is below 36 inches.

[@marlocx1864]

..light should be directed to the road, not perpendicular : )

[@mechthangaram9]

we can electrical adjust the aiming please to the video for it broo

[@cesarcpx386]

You should to use a 98-02 honda accord please

[@dherrmann777]

Does this also work for LED (stock) headlights?

[@dial2fast]

Yes same procedure.

[@adamflax1321]

Thank you for your time.

[@jarvismoya2299]

You didn't say how to adjust the fog lights like what tool do you use where do you use the tool at

[@dial2fast]

The foglight is adjusted similar to the headlight. You have to stick your head under the foglight and look for a philips adjustment screw. You turn it clockwise/counterclockwise to adjust up/down.

[@Jawadagha]

Lovely best video ever

[@lakers165]

Good video man. I have a question. Where did you get those led lights?

[@dial2fast]

The Auxbeam F-T1 is good: amzn.to/2Y781GF

[@Ravsawicki1]

Wiat country you did this?

[@BC-je4ym]

Wakanda

[@msarkez]

Can I ask where did you get the 2” lower on from the center of the head light beam ? I want to know is the a universal rule ? Thanks

[@slumygoat]

Michael Sarkez it’s universal for most websites and hid aiming installations but not all car manufactured abide by this sentiment so just go with what your manufacture insist

[@ghazibagazi9687]

What about car with projector headlight?

[@Martinuzm4]

Superb

[@LinhUnicorn]

use Similar triangles to determine the far of light field you want, then you can calculate the hight of cut off line on wall you want to, easy marth

[@adnanalsalitty3130]

Great job thanks man

[@dial2fast]

Thank you for your comment!

[@alaminpolash6725]

Thanks bro

[@lefang1]

great explaination great car!!!! honda!!