Question about the V

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by TalkingMuffin, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. davidiiiii

    davidiiiii New Member

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    I am coming from Xenons as well, the LEDs don't compare. How did you adjust?
     
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    Tom -
    Same here as to the seemingly low cutoff on the Vs LED headlights. Can you share the "easy to adjust" info here? Not sure if it's on another post. Would like to raise mine a bit. I'm afraid my dealer will say they're in spec. Thanks!
     
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    THANKS! Never caught this post. I will have to try this soon. Almost sure I read that the LEDS are self-adjustable - some mechanism near the rear axle I believe. I would assume that (most assuredly) electronic/motorized height adjustment does not override the new mechanical adjustments as noted in the post. ie the auto-leveling would simply take over from where the new limit settings are... right?
     
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    Yes you are correct, the mechanical adjustment must be right, the auto leveler makes changes to accommodate differences due to load. It is connected to the rear axle (right side I think) and measures the distance between the axle and the bottom of the car. This information is sent to a processor in the dashboard which controls the leveling motors. Same system as the Gen2 had for HID lights.