How do you adjust the headlight on a Jetta?
Turn the vertical adjustment screw on the top of the headlight housing until the center of the headlight beam is positioned at the bottom of the garage door where the door meets the ground. Turning the adjustment screw counter-clockwise will adjust the headlight up while turning it clockwise will adjust it downwards.
Where is the vertical adjustment screw on a Jetta?
The vertical adjustment screw is on the top of the headlight housing. The horizontal or lateral adjustment screw is on the inside edge of the headlight housing. Park the Jetta so that it faces a closed garage door, 25 feet away. Turn on the headlights and open the hood.
How do you adjust the angle of headlights?
To adjust the horizontal angle of your headlights, locate the top adjusting screws. When you turn the screw counterclockwise it will lower the beam; turning clockwise will raise the beam. You will want the headlight to light up about 2 to 5 inches below the horizontal line.
How do you adjust the lights on a Volkswagen?
Park with the front end of the car facing the wall as close as possible. Use masking tape to mark off a horizontal and vertical line about where the middle of the lights are shining on the wall. Back the car up at least 10 feet. Open up the hood and locate the adjusting screws.
How do you Park a Jetta in a garage?
Park the Jetta so that it faces a closed garage door, 25 feet away. Turn on the headlights and open the hood. Turn the vertical adjustment screw on the top of the headlight housing until the center of the headlight beam is positioned at the bottom of the garage door where the door meets the ground.
Why are my high beam headlights not working?
In the case of high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, or Xenon headlights, there’s an additional component. To get the xenon and salts to plasma state, the HID generator bumps the voltage up to 30,000 V, then stabilizes around 90 V when the bulb is in operation. If the generator fails, the bulb won’t light.
How do you adjust the headlight adjuster on a car?
Use a tape measure to make sure you back the car exactly 25 feet from the wall. Turn off the headlights. It’s now time to make your adjustments. Remove each headlight’s trim ring and locate the headlight adjustment screws. You should notice marks for both the horizontal adjuster and vertical adjuster.