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Martin.p
24-09-13, 12:51 PM
Hi all, I've finally booked my let nova in for a mot and engineers report. But I'm concerned about the head light adjustment.

ive got electric adjusters , but one does not work.( This is not a problem) as the tester has told me , as long as there both at correct level when adjuster is on 0 then it's ok.

Problem is. How can I check there correct.? I had to rebuild both head light bowls and the hose from air filer to turbo is in the way making adjustment hard work to say the least.

Is there a way I can check/ set it up at home? Ie at X amount of meters from a wall the beam should be Y meters from the floor??

Andy
24-09-13, 12:54 PM
Let the tester do it,takes seconds for them

Martin.p
24-09-13, 01:13 PM
There is no plastic knob on the adjuster. And the adjuster rod can't be got at because of the air filter to turbo hose is in the way.

Andy
24-09-13, 01:20 PM
I see.Park around 10ffet away from a wall or garage door and adjust beam pattern so that the drivers side is level like --------- and passenger side like \ but not as severe if that makes sense?

so the beam pattern is kinda like \_____

Martin.p
24-09-13, 01:43 PM
I see. Thanks chap :)

Andy
24-09-13, 01:47 PM
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Pistol Pete
24-09-13, 02:48 PM
Good bit of searching there Andy.

Just get it somewhere handy, at least the MOT tester will look on you favorably as you have made an effort to get it right prior to arriving for your test.