Headlight elumination pattern
09-17-2015, 09:01 AM
#1
Headlight elumination pattern anomaly
I don't drive my '14 Limited much at night. For the first time, last night I noticed that the pattern of the left headlight is irregular. I don't know how else to describe it but the edge of the actual light where it goes dark has what looks like a irregular pattern compared to the right headlight. Almost like there's something going on with the reflector. Anyone else notice that with your left of right headlight? I guess I'll need to make an appointment at the dealer to have it checked out.
The anomaly I'm talking about is something that doesn't appear to be normal or something that doesn't looks like it belongs there.
The anomaly I'm talking about is something that doesn't appear to be normal or something that doesn't looks like it belongs there.
Last edited by shortride; 09-20-2015 at 09:02 AM. Reason: correct spelling
09-17-2015, 09:22 AM
#2
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Headlight elumination pattern
Originally Posted by shortride
I don't drive my '12 Limited much at night. For the first time, last night I noticed that the pattern of the left headlight is irregular. I don't know how else to describe it but the edge of the actual light where it goes dark has what looks like a irregular pattern compared to the right headlight. Almost like there's something going on with the reflector. Anyone else notice that with your left of right headlight? I guess I'll need to make an appointment at the dealer to have it checked out.
09-17-2015, 10:13 AM
#3
I don't drive my '12 Limited much at night. For the first time, last night I noticed that the pattern of the left headlight is irregular. I don't know how else to describe it but the edge of the actual light where it goes dark has what looks like a irregular pattern compared to the right headlight. Almost like there's something going on with the reflector. Anyone else notice that with your left of right headlight? I guess I'll need to make an appointment at the dealer to have it checked out.
I thought you had a '14?
Assuming you meant '14, that means you have the OEM HIDs. There is a defined step down from right to left that is 100% accurate by design. The hotspot should be just below that stepdown in the cutoff. When the highbeams are selected a physical obstruction (called a shield) drops out of the beam to allow full reflective capabilities from the HIDs bowl.
Go here to see output shots:
http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
09-17-2015, 10:30 AM
#4
'12?
Assuming you meant '14, that means you have the OEM HIDs. There is a defined step down from right to left that is 100% accurate by design. The hotshot should be just below that step-down in the cutoff. When the high-beams are selected a physical obstruction (called a shield) drops out of the beam to allow full reflective capabilities from the HIDs bowl.
Go here to see output shots:
http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
Assuming you meant '14, that means you have the OEM HIDs. There is a defined step down from right to left that is 100% accurate by design. The hotshot should be just below that step-down in the cutoff. When the high-beams are selected a physical obstruction (called a shield) drops out of the beam to allow full reflective capabilities from the HIDs bowl.
Go here to see output shots:
http://www.raptorretrofit.com/projector-output-shots/
I was afraid I didn't describe the anomaly very well. I understand the left headlight is setup differently than the right. What I'm talking about is a distortion of a portion of the left headlight pattern only in one spot. This leads me to think that there's something wrong with the reflector on the left headlight only. It can clearing be seen when I shine my headlights on a wall at night.
Last edited by shortride; 09-17-2015 at 10:32 AM.
09-17-2015, 11:24 AM
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Headlight elumination pattern
Originally Posted by shortride
Sorry about that. It is a 2014.
I was afraid I didn't describe the anomaly very well. I understand the left headlight is setup differently than the right. What I'm talking about is a distortion of a portion of the left headlight pattern only in one spot. This leads me to think that there's something wrong with the reflector on the left headlight only. It can clearing be seen when I shine my headlights on a wall at night.
I was afraid I didn't describe the anomaly very well. I understand the left headlight is setup differently than the right. What I'm talking about is a distortion of a portion of the left headlight pattern only in one spot. This leads me to think that there's something wrong with the reflector on the left headlight only. It can clearing be seen when I shine my headlights on a wall at night.
09-17-2015, 01:14 PM
#6
Actually the left and right are setup the same, but I think you'd be best posting pictures of what you are describing, if I try to understand distortion I would assume the lens is possibly dirty, causing your distortion. Pics would help us, but a visit to the dealer would probably help you better.
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09-20-2015, 10:23 AM
#9
Need a full frontal view and with driving lights off to be able to tell if anything is not right. Can't see the right side light output.
Here's how the owners manual describes it.
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Here's how the owners manual describes it.
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