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Old 05-11-2012, 12:16 PM
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Default My car is now cross-eyed - help!

I bought new DEPO headlights a few weeks back and when I installed them I aligned them with settings that were close to the OEM factory headlights.

Last weekend, I drove the car in a heavy fog and the high beam on the right side is pointing to the right and also pointing up at a VERY sever angle. Looking at the new headlights from in front of the car, they look perfectly aligned with the hood trim, etc.

Is there anyway to align the lights at home without special equipment?

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Did something get loose?
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Are Depo Headlights now available to order now..?
& is it the full whistler mod or half like the picture shown in??
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I bought the OEM style Depo headlights and they were in stock at around $250.
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Are you sure the bulb is installed correctly? If the bulb housing isn't flush for some reason the bulb could be pointed at a weird angle.
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Yeah check the bulb to make sure it's seated properly in the housing
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You may want to consider swapping the OEM brackets on them.
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Align them on a wall or garage door.




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