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Old 11-13-2010, 01:08 PM
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I have 09 mazda 3 (sdn) and the nomral daily running lights are projected really low. the highbeams are fine. does anyone know how to adjust them. i understand there is a screw someplace somewhere but can someone help me out? maybe post picts or a vid.?
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Carey
I have 09 mazda 3 (sdn) and the nomral daily running lights are projected really low. the highbeams are fine. does anyone know how to adjust them. i understand there is a screw someplace somewhere but can someone help me out? maybe post picts or a vid.?
thanks!
They're supposed to be low and shouldn't be adjusted. FWIW: virtually all cars from all manufacturers with "Projector" style lights have a sharp cut-off point at the upper end of the beam. Adjusting them any higher will blind drivers coming from the opposite direction.
 
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Old 11-13-2010, 01:49 PM
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thanks for the input but they literally stop maybe 10yds infront of me if that.. when im going up this hill around my neighborhood. i cannot see the curb or infront of me for that matter and its not that steep of a hill.
 
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Old 11-13-2010, 02:09 PM
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thanks for the input but they literally stop maybe 10yds infront of me if that.. when im going up this hill around my neighborhood. i cannot see the curb or infront of me for that matter and its not that steep of a hill.
Sounds about right. If you want you can back your car ten feet off from say a garage door and measure the top line of the beam; I'll do the same with my 2009 Mazda3 and we can compare notes.
 
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