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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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I have a 2004 base crossfire.
After a repair on the front of the drivers side light and fender, the headlight will not adjust the low beam up high enough with the adjusting screw. I need to move the bottom of the light out about 3/16 of a inch. On the bottom of the headlight are two 19mm hex nuts. Can these be used to move the light in and out?
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Tighten the white adjustment **** down (clockwise) until the ball and joint snaps back into place.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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Anthony thanks for the reply. I have already tried that, I pulled the ball out and have reset it back in.

Thanks anyway.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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According to the 04 Chrysler service manual there are three adjustment screws (4) in the image. You can turn the center one and the two hex head screws you seem to be referring to.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Default Re: Headlight adjustment problem

Thanks bblanchard33.

I will try these two screws.

I can tell by looking at the headlight that's it's in to far at the bottom the angle is wrong.

Thanks.
Bill
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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I hope you enjoyed playing with the headlights. I had the unfortunate opportunity to remove mine and change low beam bulbs. What a pain.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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I have the same problem. I took it to the local Chrysler dealer who said that the drivers side cannot be adjusted higher because "it would blind the on coming cars if too high". Sounds like a crock of bull to me! Anyone else have problems with adjusting the drivers side low beams up?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Stupid question I know, but I gotta ask : Are you sure the bulb is seated properly in the housing ?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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It seems to be. I had the dealer install a new bulb which only took a few minutes ($9 for the bulb, and $12 for the labor). I assume he put it in right. However, I notice that the high beam on the same side jiggles when I'm on a dirt road.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by grburniske
I have the same problem. I took it to the local Chrysler dealer who said that the drivers side cannot be adjusted higher because "it would blind the on coming cars if too high". Sounds like a crock of bull to me! Anyone else have problems with adjusting the drivers side low beams up?
That's interesting to know. I considered raising the driver's side lamp because the low beam seemed lower than the passenger beam. I may encounter the same problem.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by grburniske
It seems to be. I had the dealer install a new bulb which only took a few minutes ($9 for the bulb, and $12 for the labor). I assume he put it in right. However, I notice that the high beam on the same side jiggles when I'm on a dirt road.
It's simple, if it jiggles it's fat!

Seriously, you might want to pull the rubber cap off the high beam and see if it's clipped down. That would be why it's jiggling around.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Thanks, I'll see if the clip is set on the high beam. Has anyone replaced lights with bulbs that have enhanced lighting?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by grburniske
Thanks, I'll see if the clip is set on the high beam. Has anyone replaced lights with bulbs that have enhanced lighting?
No, you'll be the first.

Look up HID using search.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
Stupid question I know, but I gotta ask : Are you sure the bulb is seated properly in the housing ?
Was gonna say the same thing. Had it happen to me.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Remember the high beam bulbs seat 180 degrees opposite from the low beam bulbs. Makes a huge difference!


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