Headlight height adjustment issues

[andrew.davey]

Currently trying to adjust the N/S headlight on my 2004 Turbo as it’s a little bit low but not having much luck.

I bought a long hex key (150+ mm) with a ball end as I’ve seen recommended. Removed the light and confirmed it fits in the relevant socket and turned it to get a feel for the resistance.

I then refitted the light and put the key through the lower hole in the inner wing. I can feel it engage with the socket in the light, but when I try to turn it it feels like there isn’t any resistance (like it’s slipping out of the socket) and the light doesn’t move.

Since that wasn’t working I figured I would try adjusting the light out of the car with a bit of trial and error, but even after 4 or 5 rotations the position of the light hadn’t changed when I put it back in the car.

Am I doing something wrong, or is something broken?

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Have you tried the adjuster on the offside light, to give you an idea of what it should feel like? (Assuming it works, of course).

That said, it sounds like something has become disconnected inside the headlight.

 

[david.gregory]

When I upgraded my Litronic units recently, I stumbled across this video - it might not be completely relevant but it does include some nice close-ups of how the adjusters work (when they are working). Hope it helps.