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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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OK I have a question I got a pair of replacement headlights for my van there from partstrain.com and I installed them and the high beams are way out of aim and I mean bad!!!!! how can I fix that I cant seem to figure it out please help
 
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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If not defective articles, or if you have not crossed up which bulbs go where.......... or if you didn't take the headlights out and install them wrong...........
............Its possible that when you inserted the bulbs you left one of the locking tabs out of the slot. I have done this "once". I happened to look at the bulb through the lens and see it was misaligned.
It can happen so have a real close look from both sides.

G-Luck, let us know...
 
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Where are the adjustment screws on a 2011 Grand Caravan? The headlights on mine are WAY LOW from the factory. Just need to aim them up so I can see using low beams.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by n5jjr
Where are the adjustment screws on a 2011 Grand Caravan? The headlights on mine are WAY LOW from the factory. Just need to aim them up so I can see using low beams.
I recommend you to opt for HID conversion instead. You will NOT be disappointed.
 
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If you do go HID, or with the so-called cheap-o fake HID kits and wind up with the kind that has no hi/low beam option, please don't aim them up to compensate for the loss of performance.
If you wind up with the high kelvin rated, AKA low temp/blue in color beams and realize you cannot see any better than before, please don't raise the beams to compensate.

True HID is expensive and the low cost junk kits you will find will be just placebos. For the most part its a "Look at me, I have blue HID lights".

And in some states its illegal.

For real information and the possibility of saving yourself some real grief go to THIS LINK over at candle power forums for starters.

Keep in mind researchers have been trying to avoid the low kelvin (blue or cool colors) forever in attempts to cut through haze, fog, and rain. The best performance will be in a neutral or as close to white as possible.

Many people get the blue color and realize they hamper lighting performance in these conditions and in normal driving and aim them up in attempts to compensate and "Look Cool".

Good quality lighting elements of any type are "Focused" properly when manufactured.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks, but I am only wanting to adjust the aiming of my headlights. Personally, I hate the blue ones that some people have that blind me at night.

I just want to know: "Where are the adjustment screws on a 2011 Grand Caravan? The headlights on mine are WAY LOW from the factory. Just need to aim them up so I can see using low beams."

Thanks,
Mike
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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I would say to take a flashlight and look for Torx head screws. You may or may not have two adjustments. Some MFG's are only providing up and down.

To check for a close ball park legal setting, get as level as possible and 25 foot from a wall or the like and look at your beams.

At the vehicle - Measure from the center of the elements to the ground. Mark that on the wall with a piece of tape and see where your beams are at. Adjust them to meet the tape.

Your best bet to not offending other drivers and staying legal it to read this. Scroll down to see charts. But be sure to read it. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
 
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Originally Posted by n5jjr
Thanks, but I am only wanting to adjust the aiming of my headlights. Personally, I hate the blue ones that some people have that blind me at night.

I just want to know: "Where are the adjustment screws on a 2011 Grand Caravan? The headlights on mine are WAY LOW from the factory. Just need to aim them up so I can see using low beams."

Thanks,
Mike
If you get a 4300k 35w HID kit, (with Dodge relay harness), you will get the white color you see on some high end cars off the factory.

But if you just want to adjust the aim, look around for a small hole in the fender or the radiator support behind the head light, if you find a small 8mm or torx screw inside the hole, that's your adjustment screw.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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I have been into enhancing my auto lighting for years and have made most of the mistakes in the process.

If you look at the vehicles imn my signature you can tell I like to be on the cutting edge. I do take care to not offend on coming drivers.

After you make your adjustments and you keep getting flashed, be sure and double check your setup.

On my van I had to get my girlfriend drive my van towards me while I drove hers just to double check. Its all good and those Zizala's are awesome.
 
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No one seems to have the answer--I am asking the same question --can only find up & down --no l & r adjusters?? 2011 caravan headlights HELP !!!!
 

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