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      08-29-2008, 03:00 PM   #1
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HELP: Installed coilovers -> headlights aim too low -> what is the proper solution?

Just to make it clear:
I have already made headlight angle adjustments to help compensate but only goes so high and does not really solve the problem with the auto-level sensor being incorrect. BTW, the car is properly aligned and corner balanced.

My question is how do I recalibrate the auto-level sensor?

I have done an extensive amount of searching and have still not found a real answer as to how to adjust/re-calibrate the auto-leveling sensor.
I want to avoid taking my car to the dealer if possible to avoid be given a hard time with my car mods.

Thanks in Advance!


Here are some posts for background and reference:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...952#post282952
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149556

The part itself:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...52&hg=33&fg=30
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      08-31-2008, 02:15 AM   #2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kknt335 View Post
Just to make it clear:
I have already made headlight angle adjustments to help compensate but only goes so high and does not really solve the problem with the auto-level sensor being incorrect. BTW, the car is properly aligned and corner balanced.

My question is how do I recalibrate the auto-level sensor?

I have done an extensive amount of searching and have still not found a real answer as to how to adjust/re-calibrate the auto-leveling sensor.
I want to avoid taking my car to the dealer if possible to avoid be given a hard time with my car mods.

Thanks in Advance!


Here are some posts for background and reference:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...952#post282952
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149556

The part itself:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...52&hg=33&fg=30
There is a thread somewhere on the site about adjusting your headlights. There is a + screw on the top (rear of lights) from memory and you can adjust the aim. The lights will then do their leveling / aiming thing as per normal.

I had the same issue when I dropped mine.
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      09-01-2008, 09:10 PM   #3
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Thank you for your reply WOPALX.
As I mentioned in my original post, I have already made the adjustments you mentioned.
The issue I'm seeing here is the auto leveling does not work since its always pointed down. The end effect being like driving a car with no auto-leveling headlights.

Anyone else encounter and deal with this issue?
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      09-02-2008, 05:41 PM   #4
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theres a headlight auto-level sensor on the left front or rear from what i recall that needs to be unplugged then plugged back during coil install..
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