Headlight alignment

2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1600cc HDI 90hp
Car: Citroen Xsara Picasso
Year: 2007
Variant: 1600cc HDI 90hp
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Since having n/side headlight replaced its alignment is too low and will not adjust using the vertical/horizontal adjustment bolts behind the headlight. They just turn and turn and nothing happens. The scroll control on the dash work fine. Anyone have an idea what may be the problem? Fingers crossed.
Problem added: Dec 13, 2011 (12 years ago)
lawrence williams

Points: 3
Sounds like whoever fitted head light hasn't hooked up motor for alignment .
Answered Dec 13, 2011 (12 years ago)
whittingehame

Points: 37,684
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Hi. The motor is OK as both headlights travel up/down when operated from the dash. The problem is aligning the near side headlight manually using the bolts situated behind the headlight.
Answered Dec 13, 2011 (12 years ago)
lawrence williams

Points: 3
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Maybe the clips that hold the adjusters to the headlight reflector have come off or are broken.Just because it,s new does not mean it,s okay as these adjusters are plastic and easily broken.I would return it to the original repairer as they should have aligned the headlamp,It,s one of the basics requied when replacing a headlight unit.
Answered Dec 13, 2011 (12 years ago)
bustedknuckles

Points: 2,304
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Thanks busted knuckles. I will check as soon as this awful weather allows.
Answered Dec 14, 2011 (12 years ago)
lawrence williams

Points: 3
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