How to aim 2005 mazda 3 sedan headlights?

[Dylan9302]

Hi guys i recently installed angel eyes and HID into my stock headlight housings... They are definatly out of adjustment. I found one post were there were 2 adjustment screws 1 for "in/out" and the other for "up/down"... I have found 3 screws though and the way they move my headlights don't make any sense at all... the first screw is near the top beside the low beam projector, the second screw is near the top between the low and the high beam, and the third screw in close to the bottom right beneath the second screw... it seems as if the second and third control up and down movement were the first does make it go in and out... the problem is i turn one screw and the high beam reflector moves as well and looks all crooked inside my housing. I dont know if i have given enough of to get any help but im hoping :bang:bang

Thanks Dylan

[S.F.W.]

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?15794-How-To-Aim-Your-Headlights

[Dylan9302]

I have seen that post but it doesnt explain the mechanics on how to actually get the lights aimed to the diagram showed..

[Default User]

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Worst case scenario - you may have to bake open your headlight assembly and manually straighten them out. Once you're completely satisfied - seal it back up

[srxnick]

There should be two screws that align vertically (your 'second' and 'third') - these will adjust the up and down together. The reason they say to use the top one is because you aren't suppose to touch the bottom one (that would cause your light to go in/out) but I think we are past that point.
The remaining screw will do left and right adjustments.

Its best if you are taking out your projectors is to count how many rotations the screws take to remove and then put them back in the same amount - it won't be perfect but you will be close.

If you want to take them all the way out you can use my rotations for reference. The top two screws were in about 14 rotations, and the bottom was around 17. Mark the screw with a sharpie to make it easier.

[Dylan9302]

Thank you.. That was sort of the answer I was looking for.. Hopefully I can get them right now.. Am I correct that how far out determines how focused the projector is? It seems that way at least?

[srxnick]

I do not think so. You are moving the whole assembly - projector bowl, lens and bulb - together. Therefore all you are adjusting is where the beam is pointing (and how close the assembly it is to your shroud).

[Dylan9302]

Oh ok thank you.. I am going to try tonight getting it set up properly as it is hard to do in the day..

[Dylan9302]

Damn.. Went to adjust my headlights.. Reset the screws and started doing all 3 2 turns at a time.. Got to 10 and pop.. The secondary reflector for the high beam popped out on one side :(. Looks like I have to bake them again..

[ziegs2020]

You could put your finger in there, pull back on the reflector towards the screws, and adjust the screw the opposite way to reattach the reflector.

[machda]

what is ) position and how do i get there ?

[machda]

shit i meant 0 instead of )
what is ) position and how do i get there ?

[machda]

i have a 2006 mazda 3 on my it doesnt go left or right it goes up and down and it takes for ever you have to do it with a flat screw driver and it moves millimeters.so i am guessing just use the diagram interchange left or right for up and down