04 Litronic adjustment

I have searched for the difinitive answer to the question; Is there some kind of adjustment for the up and down setting on 04 litronic headlights? I cannot find a difinitive answer so I will tell you what I think I know and ask the rest. From what I read, my 04 has AUTOMATIC headlight adjusters. Something about hitting the high beams (which I have done many times) and them adjusting to the high beam setting. I have X-73 suspension on my car and as you know that lowers the nose about 30mm which is enough to make the beams point so low that at speed I cannot see far enough ahead to be safe. About a week ago, I purchased a BMW with factory litronics and every time I turn my lights on I can physically see them adjust up and down and then settle. I have NEVER seen my Porsche lights move at all. This comparrison raised a red flag and is telling me that maybe my Porsche lights are NOT ADJUSTING. Can someone please tell me point blank if there is anything I can do about raising the low beam setting? The brights seem fine but I cannot continue to drive everywhere with them on. As a last resort, if someone can show me how to get these light assemblies out of the car I will change the mounting system if need be. I am so frustrated with these LOW LIGHTS. Thanks, eric

did you try the dip test (light switch on, then turn on ignition)

I will try that. Just turn the light switch on and then start the engine??

What does the owners manual say about headlight adjustment?

hah - just took mine to dealer for same issue... adjusted the height, but then the left one would not "dip" during the ignition test, the right one worked fine.

Here ya go.......

Apologies for reviving an old thread but it was perfect for my question. Just upgraded to bi-xenon on my 02 C4s. The high beam is crazy bright but the I feel the low falls a little short. I need to vertically adjust the low beam upward. Looking at the pdf Dell posted from the owners manual.....I opened my Flap "B" but there is no hexagonal nut in there!! Is it something that just came with cars with the factory litronic option? If yes....what can I do to adjust this? Do I have to pull the lights out? DD

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A 5mm hex bit doesn't engage in the adjuster?

Doug...there is nothing in there. I open the plastic flap "B" and I hit the flat backside of another panel. There is nothing in there. What am I missing?

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No clue. You should probably remove the assembly and see what is on the side of the housing.

OK guys. Back from a very long absence due to major surgery. Still down but at least able to think again. BTW, do not have a CLUE when the next time I will be able to drive my C4S again - yikes! Anyway, I did try the light switch ON/START thing and it did move the lights up and down. Give that a try and see if you see fnd the same. I admit although that I cannot really tell if the settings are any higher though. I did this test just before I went in for surgery but did not drive the car. I can only confirm that I did see the lights dip and raise. As far as the hex adjustment, I was told the same thing and went searching. I found the covers but NOTHING behind them. Then I went searching on the threads. What I found was someone saying that the early cars had that manual adjustment but the NEWER and C4S cars (mine is 04 C4S) did NOT have that adjustment. So I kind of feel like I am back to square one. I am just living with the fact my lights might be low forever. Hmmmm, maybe I will just mount some great big round Hella's on my hood! Regards and confused, eric

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Eric, it's good to have you back. I was thinking about you late last week because I "borrowed" your pics of the Snap Ring Pliers for a DIY Muffler swap I wrote for someone. I knew I hadn't seen you here in a while. I hope the surgery went well and hope that it was nothing serious. It's good to "see" you back here. How long will you be recuperating? That sucks that you won't be able to drive C4S for a while. Maybe I should come over there and drive the C4S, so it doesn't sit too long. Take care and take it easy.

Hey Tim, Wow, thanks for noticing! It means a lot to me to know that I have been missed by someone. Thanks again for telling me. I guess the easiest way to bring you up to date is to reprint the email I sent to PCA-SBR my home club. It was also printed in the FEB issue of the SBR news letter. I am touched and blessed. The only thing I will add to the below is that we are not doing as well as I expected. I just got out of the hosp yesterday because of blood clots - THREE of them. One in right leg and two in lungs (one each) Man it has been a struggle or challenge. My energy level and strength are both very low and I do have some continuing pains and annoyments that hopefully time will heal. If you can make it out here you are welcome to drive the car, although I have a neighborhood full of people that think they should be first in line. LOL, I would prefer someone experienced like you although! eric <<<<reprint>>>> I am sorry we could not have been at the Christmas Party, but we took time out to participate in the single greatest and most astounding miracle I may ever be a part of in my life. On Dec. 12, 2007 my Wife Deonna and I checked into UCLA Med Center at 5 AM. About an hour and a half later she was rolled off to surgery. I joined her about an hour after that in an ajoining OR to receive the greatest gift a human can receive. That day Deonna donated one of her kidneys to me that has saved my life. Deonna has become one of a very special and unselfish group of people that are recognizing the value and improtance of donating life by becoming an organ donor. The surgeries were both a complete and amazing success. Immediately on the operating table my new kidney sprang to life and performed it's function right before the surgeons eyes. That signaled the beginning of the closing procedure. Now, some 19 days post opp, my medical and clinical checkups prove that kidney function is almost normal or at least as normal as can be expected for a transplant recipient at this time. We are recovering slowly but surely. Our gratefulness is immeasurable and we feel overwhelmingly blessed in our appreciation of what the surgical teams and modern medicine have been able to accomplish. We both want to thank everyone in PCASBR for their encouragement, positive thoughts and continuing prayers - they work! Please keep us in your prayers as there are still several bumps to climb in the coming weeks and months. We both look forward to joining the club in upcoming events in 2008. Happy Holidays, eric and Deonna - Kody Too!

WOW, Eric! What a great story! I hope both you and Deonna recover quickly and completely!

That is a wonderful story and I wish you all the health in the new year!

Hi Eric....mine is a 2002 C4s with factory Halogen lights. I just converted them to OEM Bi-xenons so I get xenons lows, highs etc but I do not have the self adjustment feature because of lack of sensors and associated wiring. I feel my new xenons are low as well and I have no way of adjusting them. There is nothing behind the flap . Do I have to pull the lights out and tinker with something on the headlight assembly? DD

Eric: Great to have you back on the boards. Touching story of you and Deonna. Now both you and Steve are back into the forum....good to have you both back. Mend quickly and well my man. Steve; I sent you an email...give me a call if you want to get out and drive. Chuck

Thanks Tim and Chuck. It is great to be back although I don't have too much to say right now. I just got the word that I will be back at UCLA Friday for routine follow up. This is a good thing. I bet my car has never sat so long without being started in its whole life. Maybe I can make the March breakfast meeting?? I drove the BMW today and it felt good but the 996 with the X73 might be a bit much at this stage of the game. Nice to see you guys here. eric

Eric: You need a very long 5MM Hex to adjust... it is a major PITA. I did it, ended up breaking the control box by adjusting too much. Dealer repaired for $100. Anyway, search renntech and you will find it. I think it needs to be at LEAST a 7" hex wrench, jiggle it around and it will fit like a glove. Good luck and speedy recovery. Ross

Ross.....thx for your response. I open my Flap "B" and pop a finger in and hit the backside of another panel. No place for a 5MM Hex to fit in. Since my 2002 was originally came with Halogen lights...is it normal for me to not find anything in there? I have upgraded to OEM B-Xenons. Does this mean that I have to pull the headlamps out to adjust them? DD

Ok, I will try it again. I have a long 5-hex and before I say die I will get out there and give it another attempt. More later, eric

Eric, I was just thinking about you last night. You and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers. Last time I talked to you, your wife was being tested to see if she was a compatable donor. My brother and his wife had the same surgery about two years ago and they are doing well. I'm glad you are doing well...sorry about the complications. What an incredible gift from your wife...that is love. I hope you are driving the Porsche soon and enjoying the sound of the modded muffler and CAI.

Hi Mark how nice to hear from you. Yes, she tested and passed and we had the surgery on Dec 12. It really takes a special kind of person to decide to be a donor, do the intense testing, commit to giving, prepare for surgery, go thru the surgery, lie in the hospital with the pain and discomfort and then go thru the weeks and months of recovery. Deonna has joined a small and unique group of people that have recognized the value of being an organ donor at any cost. The gift of life is priceless and irreplaceable. We are both recovering slowly and to see her in discomfort day by day is killing me but she keeps telling me that she signed up for this duty and that she will see it thru. I feel great from the kidney side of things but it is all the other complications that have to work themselves out that are keeping me down. Not too much to tolorate but just getting old and annoying. Things look better every day and keeping a PMA (postitive mental attitude). Looking forward to the P car sounds smells and fun but taking it a day at a time. It sure is great to have friends like you and the others here on the board to keep me going. Still low profile.... eric

Eric: Mark and I got together today and I took a look at his progress with the Iris Blue lady...and you and Deonna were foremost in our conversations...we wish you the very best and you have our hopes and prayers for a speedy and complete recovery. I wish you were a bit closer so we could come visit you....take you for a speed run, or just sit around and lie to each other. Please pass on my sincere best wishes to Deonna....she is a wonderful lady. Your story is an inspiration to many of us and is a tribute to the love and devotion between the two of you. Best regards, Chuck

Eric, you are a lucky man to have such an incredible wife (I'm guessing you knew that already). I hope you and Deonna recover quickly. The car hobby we all enjoy pales in comparison to the importance of the health of our families. My wife and I enjoyed seeing the picture of the two of you. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Please keep us posted on your recovery.

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Bump for an answer cause one beam is lower than the other.