Did you adjust your headlights? - Honda Pilot

gksmith · 01-21-2003, 10:26 AM

This is mainly for the those folks who pruchased the Phillips Vision Plus or Slyvania Silver Stars - did you have to adjust your headlights after you replaced the blubs?

ChiefPilot · 01-21-2003, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by gksmith
did you have to adjust your headlights after you replaced the blubs?

I adjusted my headlights higher than they were originally, but I don't recall if it was necessary because of the aftermarket bulbs or if they were adjusted to low from the dealer. (I replaced the headlamp bulbs not long after taking delivery of our Pilot.)

aric · 01-21-2003, 12:58 PM

I just put in the Vision Plus and I didnt have to adjust mine.. if anything, they might be considered high.. but following at a relatively safe distance (for Southern California), the headlights are pretty much perfect.. they'll light up the rear/trunk section of the car in front without blinding the driver.. but I have yet to be high-beamed from oncoming traffic.. so I'll just leave it until then..

jfeuer · 01-31-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by ChiefPilot

I adjusted my headlights higher than they were originally, but I don't recall if it was necessary because of the aftermarket bulbs or if they were adjusted to low from the dealer. (I replaced the headlamp bulbs not long after taking delivery of our Pilot.)

How do you adjust the headlights? The low beams are too low on a vertical plane especially when climbing hills. I was told by the dealer that it could not be changed. Does a different aftermarket bulb improve it?

Thanks

SB Pilot

seadog · 01-31-2003, 09:31 PM

Do a search here or simply read the manual that came with the vehicle.

ChiefPilot · 01-31-2003, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by jfeuer

How do you adjust the headlights? The low beams are too low on a vertical plane especially when climbing hills. I was told by the dealer that it could not be changed. Does a different aftermarket bulb improve it?

Thanks

SB Pilot

What are these dealers thinking??? Of course the headlamps can be adjusted!

If you'd rather do it yourself, you should be able to find a old thread on this board (complete with pictures) that will help you do it.

I don't think that the aftermarket bulbs would necessarily help the aiming issue one way or the other, except that the horizontal beam cut-off of some lamps seems to be more distinct than the stock lamps.

Sage · 01-31-2003, 10:11 PM

Here's the aiming headlights thread...

http://honda-pilot.org/forums/showth...&threadid=1390

jfeuer · 02-01-2003, 12:45 PM

Thanks for all the replies. I figured that it could be done. It doesn't say how in the manual. I did a search and haven't found the pictures of how to do it in any earlier thread. I'll look at it soon and try to figure it out.

Thanks, SB Pilot

silver wolf · 02-23-2003, 10:34 PM

Last week while leaving on a kayaking trip I got bright lighted twice by the same car. Gave him my brights momentarially so that he would know that those were my dim lights. And sure enough it was a State Trooper. I was loaded with a weeks worth of gear, 2 kayaks, & 2 bikes. I was sweating bullets for awhile, but he never turned around. I've found that when loaded the lights really run high. You can't adjust the lights everytime you change loads.

01-21-2003, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-21-2003, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
aric Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 54 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just put in the Vision Plus and I didnt have to adjust mine.. if anything, they might be considered high.. but following at a relatively safe distance (for Southern California), the headlights are pretty much perfect.. they'll light up the rear/trunk section of the car in front without blinding the driver.. but I have yet to be high-beamed from oncoming traffic.. so I'll just leave it until then.. __________________ 03 Honda Pilot EX-L\|Nav\|Taffeta White

01-31-2003, 10:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sage Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,547 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's the aiming headlights thread... http://honda-pilot.org/forums/showth...&threadid=1390 __________________ '03 Honda Pilot EXL - 30,808 - Sage Brush, Lower Trim w/Chrome & Fogs, Running Boards, Auto D/N Mirror, Cross Bars, Bumper & Mirror Chrome, Rear Splash, Cargo Tray, Cargo Organizer, All Season Mats, Back-up Sensors.

02-01-2003, 12:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
jfeuer Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Headlight Aiming. Thanks for all the replies. I figured that it could be done. It doesn't say how in the manual. I did a search and haven't found the pictures of how to do it in any earlier thread. I'll look at it soon and try to figure it out. Thanks, SB Pilot

02-23-2003, 10:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
silver wolf Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Smyrna Beach, Fl. Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adjustment Last week while leaving on a kayaking trip I got bright lighted twice by the same car. Gave him my brights momentarially so that he would know that those were my dim lights. And sure enough it was a State Trooper. I was loaded with a weeks worth of gear, 2 kayaks, & 2 bikes. I was sweating bullets for awhile, but he never turned around. I've found that when loaded the lights really run high. You can't adjust the lights everytime you change loads. __________________ SILVER WOLF 2003 SS EX Tow Package Running Boards Yakima Rack

01-31-2003, 09:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
seadog Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 307 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do a search here or simply read the manual that came with the vehicle.

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